PHOTOS: Catastrophic flooding devastates Texas Hill Country, home to historic summer camps

TEXAS – Heavy rain fell in a matter of hours across the Texas Hill Country, leaving widespread devastation in its path. The floods inundated riverside communities, swept away homes, and left dozens dead and missing.

The region, known for its century-old summer camps that host thousands of children each year, has been especially hard hit.

Nearly 70 people, including 28 children, have been confirmed dead.

Here’s a look at images capturing the scale of this heartbreaking disaster.

• Nearly 70 dead in Texas Hill Country floods, including 28 children

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