Released 911 Recordings Capture Desperation of Texas Flood Victims
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Newly public 911 calls reveal the frantic moments as floodwaters surged through the Texas Hill Country. The recordings contain desperate pleas for rescue from residents trapped by the rapidly rising water.
The historic flood killed more than 130 people. The calls provide a heartbreaking audio record of the disaster as it happened.
Emergency operators received countless calls for help. In the recordings, callers can be heard seeking safety for themselves, their families, and their neighbors.
Authorities released the audio this week. The recordings underscore the sudden and severe nature of the flooding that overwhelmed the region.