Alabama couple, their daughter-in-law, and granddaughter remain missing after Texas floods
Family members continue to search for Mobile couple Eddie Santana Sr., 69, and his wife, Ileana, 66, along with their daughter-in-law and granddaughter following this weekend’s deadly flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas.
According to a post from family member Kali Vazquez, the couple were staying in a cabin by the river in Kerrville with their son Eddie Santana Jr., 39, his wife Camille Santana, 38, and their 5-year-old daughter, Mila Rosa Santana, when their cabin was swept away while they were inside.
Eddie was found alive and discharged from a local hospital Sunday morning, July 6, according to a post from his brother Michael.
Michael flew into Texas this week to aid in the search, according to his Facebook page.
‘Praying for comfort, strength and hope’
In a Monday post, representatives for Mobile car dealership Joe Bullard Automotive expressed their sympathy for Michael, a former employee, and his family.
“We are praying for comfort, strength, and hope for the entire Santana family,” the post reads.
Gov. Greg Abbott vowed this week that authorities will work around the clock to find those that are still missing and told AP News new areas were being searched as the water receded.
As of Monday morning, the flood is reported to have killed at least 82 people, according to AP News.
Sarah Marsh, an eight-year-old girl from Mountain Brook, was among the victims.
Marsh was attending Camp Mystic, a Christian retreat near Hunt in Kerr County, when torrential rain and storms that started late Thursday caused the river to swell from seven feet to 29 feet in less than two hours, flooding the camp.
According to AP News, the destructive, fast-moving waters rose 26 feet (8 meters) on the river in only 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles.
Flash flood watches remained in effect and more rain fell in central Texas on Sunday.
President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration Sunday for Kerr County, activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency to Texas.
“These families are enduring an unimaginable tragedy, with many lives lost, and many still missing,” he wrote in a post to X.
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