A man clinging to a tree on the Guadalupe River screamed for help, while another father hurried his family into the attic as waters rose around them. In a chilling account, newly released 911 audio files from the catastrophic July floods in Texas give us a glimpse into the panic that took over Kerr County.
Five months on, these recordings unveil a desperate fight for survival during disastrous floods that resulted in over 100 fatalities. Victims made frantic calls for assistance, revealing the sheer terror as they scrambled for safety amidst the chaos.
In one call at 3:49 a.m., a man pleaded for emergency services, stating, 'My house is so flooded... I’m afraid it’s all going to go.' As the situation worsened, families found themselves trapped in attics, battling rising waters, and desperately seeking reassurance from dispatchers.
In a heart-stopping exchange just before 5 a.m., firefighter Bradley Perry, perched in a tree, shared his fears of drowning, expressing, 'I'm going to die if I don't get a helicopter.' Tragically, Perry did not survive, though rescuers later found his wife clinging to a nearby tree.
These heart-wrenching calls illustrate not only the immediate danger but also the lasting impact of the floods on the community, as countless families continue to cope with the aftermath of this devastating disaster.
