Their faces are the first thing the world sees after the most terrifying night in this state’s history. Exhausted, frightened — but alive.
They cling to one another in the back of a military truck slowly making its way through the washed-out roads of Texas.
Some wave, others stare silently ahead. But none of them yet know that not all of their friends made it out…
This footage was captured as the National Guard transport passed through an evacuation corridor. The rescued children are campers from a summer camp that was hit directly by the disaster. The camp was swept away in a matter of minutes, and mobile communication was lost almost immediately. Some of the girls spent an entire day on rooftops and trees, waiting for help.
Search teams continue working day and night. According to official reports, over a dozen children are still missing, and every minute counts. Special units, drones, and volunteers are combing through the flooded forests and riverbanks, while families wait desperately for any news.
The photo that went viral within hours has become a symbol of hope amid the chaos. But behind every rescued child… is another one still waiting to be found.
