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Texas National Guard Conducts Flood Rescue Operations
Days of immensely heavy rain have caused floods all over the southern areas of Texas, and National Guard troops are joining rescue efforts.
SOUTH TEXAS — The Texas National Guard is working with state, local, and federal authorities to conduct emergency rescue operations in South Texas, where floods have ravaged communities all over. Boats, vehicles equipped with high-water capabilities and aviation assets are in use, the Texas Military Department said.
Images show National Guard members repelling from helicopters, helping citizens into raised truck beds and directing traffic. Texas Game Wardens also have been providing assistance to those affected by the flooding.
See what the Texas Military Department and Texas Game Wardens tweeted about the storms below:
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#BREAKING: Texas #NationalGuard, along with state, local and federal authorities, are conducting emergency operations in #Weslaco, #Texas. The multi-agency response effort includes high water vehicles, marine vessels, as well as search and rescue aviation assets. @txtf1 @TxDPS pic.twitter.com/xkqbfRqruZ
— Texas Military Dept (@TXMilitary) June 21, 2018
Your Texas Game Wardens working near Weslaco yesterday afternoon alongside other first responders. We are continuing to respond by assisting local communities as needed. Please keep all those affected by these floods in your thoughts and prayers. #txwx @tdem #tpwd @tpwdnews pic.twitter.com/ycA9xaSD6B
— Texas Game Warden (@TexasGameWarden) June 21, 2018
Article image via Texas Military Department Twitter
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