Missouri National Guard Airlifts Over 200 Campers Amid Flash Floods
Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency in Missouri after unprecedented rainfall triggered flash flooding in the state's southeast, the New York Times reported. The heavy rain forced the evacuation of more than 200 children and staff from a summer camp and led to the rescue of about 20 people when a campground building collapsed, according to The Guardian. AP News added that the flooding caused one death and prompted numerous helicopter and boat rescues across Missouri and neighboring states.
Later, the Missouri National Guard deployed Black Hawk helicopters to airlift the campers from Camp Taum Sauk, the New York Times said, while a fatality was confirmed in nearby Crawford County. NPR noted that over 200 children and staff were lifted to safety and that emergency crews rescued additional residents throughout Missouri and Kentucky.
