A tiny toddler has been added to the grim, seemingly unending tally of lifeless from the devastating floods that raged by way of Texas over Fourth of July weekend, in keeping with household and experiences.
The 20-month-old boy, Clay Parisher, was a part of a giant vacation gathering at a relative’s residence alongside the riverbanks of the Guadalupe River close to Ingram in Kerr County when a flash flood tore by way of and swept him away, his uncle advised the Austin Statesman.
Seven family members had gathered at lawyer Clint Parsley’s riverfront residence when the river rose to staggering, unprecedented ranges early Friday morning, in keeping with the native outlet.
Little Clay didn’t make it. He was the son of Lance Parisher and Alissa Parsley, in keeping with Aaron Parsley, the boy’s uncle.
About 120 folks have died within the floods and at the very least one other 150 stay lacking, officers stated.
Rescue employees from a number of businesses — together with NASA — are persevering with their determined seek for the dwelling and the lifeless.
Nevertheless, there have been no “live rescues” since Friday, and the possibilities of discovering additional survivors are lowering with every passing day, Kerrville Police officers stated at a press convention.
Clay’s household had no further remark, in keeping with the uncle, a senior editor at Texas Month-to-month, positioned in Austin.
