JUST IN: Two Young Girls Rescued Alive After Clinging to Tree for 3 Days Amid Texas Flood Disaster
In a moment that many are calling nothing short of miraculous, two young girls have been rescued alive after surviving three harrowing days perched in a tree above raging floodwaters in Kerr County, Texas. Their dramatic rescue has offered a flicker of hope in the midst of what has become one of the deadliest natural disasters in Texas history.
The girls, both campers at the beloved but now-devastated Camp Mystic, had been presumed missing since the floodwaters overtook the area. A powerful flash flood struck the Guadalupe River region late Friday night, sweeping through the campground with little warning and destroying cabins, bunkhouses, and bridges in its path.
Search efforts had entered their third agonizing day when a faint movement caught a rescuer’s eye.
A Flash of Red—and Then a Miracle
“We were scanning the treeline when we saw something red fluttering,” recalled one firefighter involved in the search-and-rescue mission. “At first, we thought it was debris—but then one of them moved. She waved, just barely. That’s when we knew—they were alive.”
The girls, whose identities are being withheld due to their age, had spent nearly 72 hours clinging to a tree branch approximately 30 feet above floodwaters. According to rescue crews, they were stranded without food or clean water, exposed to the elements, and surrounded by rushing water that made earlier rescue attempts impossible.
With water levels finally beginning to recede, a coordinated effort between local firefighters, the Texas National Guard, and civilian volunteers was able to reach them just in time.
A Ray of Hope in a Storm of Grief
The rescue comes as Kerr County and surrounding regions continue to grapple with the aftermath of catastrophic flooding that has already claimed more than 70 lives, with dozens more still missing. Camp Mystic, a long-standing summer retreat for girls, was among the hardest-hit locations.
In an emotional press briefing, local officials called the rescue a “small miracle in a sea of heartbreak.”
“These girls survived something that no child should have to endure,” said Fire Chief Manuel Torres. “They showed unimaginable courage and strength. Today, we got to deliver good news to two families who thought they’d lost everything.”
Communities United in Prayer and Support
As news of the rescue spread, communities across Texas erupted in a mix of relief, joy, and continued sorrow. Prayer circles formed in churches, schools, and town squares, offering thanks for the survival of the girls and lifting up the families still awaiting word on missing loved ones.
Social media flooded with messages of hope and gratitude, as well as tributes to first responders who have worked around the clock since the floods began.
One post read:
“In a storm of tragedy, these girls are a sign that miracles still happen. We are crying tears of joy today in Texas.”
The Search Continues
Though the successful rescue of the two girls is a rare bright spot, officials are urging the public not to lose sight of the ongoing emergency. Dozens remain unaccounted for, and many roads are still impassable. The Guadalupe River remains dangerous, with some areas still under evacuation orders.
Search teams continue to comb through flooded terrain, collapsed buildings, and debris fields as families across the region hold out hope.
A Reminder of Resilience
As Texas mourns the lives lost in this unprecedented disaster, the story of these two brave girls has become a powerful symbol—of survival, of faith, and of the strength that emerges in the darkest of times.
For a brief moment, amid overwhelming loss, Texas is pausing to breathe, to hug loved ones a little tighter, and to remember: even in the fiercest storm, there is still room for miracles.