Kerrville, Jul 5 (AP) A Texas sheriff says the deaths from flash flooding in central Texas has risen to 27 people, including 9 children.

Search and rescue efforts were continuing in the Texas Hill Country, said Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha.

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The destructive fast-moving waters along the Guadalupe River destroyed a girls' camp and washed away homes early Friday near the river. Many people remain missing. (AP)

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