Mexican first responders arrive in Texas to support flood relief efforts: 'Solidarity without borders'

Mexican first responders arrive in Texas to support flood relief efforts: 'Solidarity without borders'

Mexican first responders arrive in Texas to support flood relief efforts: 'Solidarity without borders' Over the Independence Day weekend, catastrophic flooding hit six counties in central Texas, where, as of the most recent reports, at least 80 have been killed. In Kerr County, home to Kerrville and the nearby Guadalupe River, officials have reported 75 deaths, according to CBS News. The Guadalupe River surged 20-26 feet, causing widespread damage, and taking the lives of 27 young campers and counselors over the holiday weekend. West of Austin, Kerrville and surrounding areas, like Ingram, Texas, are still at risk of further flash flooding, as search and rescue efforts continue. Volunteers from Fundación 911 and Ciudad Acuña arrive in Texas. Photo courtesy of Fundación 911/Facebook To help in recovery and relief efforts, firefighters and first responders from Mexico have arrived in Kerr County. More than 20 firefighters from Ciudad Acuña, Mexico and Fundación 911 arrived in the are…