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Community Rallies to Recover Belongings Lost in Guadalupe River Flooding

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Last summer, the Guadalupe River's sudden surge during a storm led to devastating flooding in Texas Hill Country, impacting families like Elida Sierra Lutz's, who lost personal belongings while fighting for survival. The flood claimed at least 136 lives, including children from summer camps. In the aftermath, a volunteer effort led by Dondi Voigt Persyn emerged to recover and reunite lost items with their owners through a Facebook group called FOUND on the Guadalupe River. The initiative has successfully reunited many survivors with their cherished possessions, highlighting the community's resilience and compassion in the face of tragedy.

Key Details: • Flood occurred on July 4, with water levels rising from 3 feet to 30 feet in 45 minutes. • At least 136 fatalities were reported due to the flooding, including children at camps. • Dondi Voigt Persyn initiated a recovery mission for lost items, leading to the creation of a Facebook group. • A warehouse has been established in Ingram for cleaning and restoring recovered belongings.

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Guadalupe RiverTexas Hill CountryKerr CountyElida Sierra LutzDondi Voigt PersynBailey McEachernJane RagsdalePatty HyattHeart O’ the HillsIngram

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