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Reporting fromKerr County, Texas
US President Donald Trump reassured the residents of Kerville, Texas, that the government would help to recover after the floods hit the central part of the state last week, killing 120 people.
President and first lady Melania Trump met on Friday with local Earth officials – stood in front of a tired tractor trailer – and examined the damage.
“I have never seen anything like that,” Trump said after taking a tour of the devastation.
More than 12,300 volunteers have gathered to help the search for 161 people who are still missing throughout the country. Officials said the volunteers work 10 hours a day.
Trump told officers at the afternoon round table that he and the first lady were in the city to “express the love and support and grief of our entire nation.”
The first lady, who usually maintains a low profile, joins the devastation tour. She said she was hugging and praying with the victims’ families during her visit.
“My deepest sympathy for all parents who lost beautiful young souls,” she said. “We grieve with you. The nation grieves with you.”
She also promised to visit again.
As a result of the deadly tragedy, questions were raised as to whether adequate warnings were provided and why some were not evacuated before the flood.
“Only an evil person would ask such a question,” Trump replied when the topic appeared on Friday, saying it was easy to sit down and wonder what could happen.
The levels of the Guadalupe River, which submerged homes, roads and cars, caught many surprise.
The crash unfolded before Daybreak last Friday, when the river rises by 26 feet (8 m) for only 45 minutes. Young children and staff in the summer camps on the river fell asleep as the weather signals went out.
Texas search crews are still sifting debris for dozens of missing people. Authorities said they would not retreat until everyone was reported.
Experts have said there are a number of factors that have led to tragic floods, including the time before dawn, the location of some homes and extreme weather.
