At least 11 people have lost their lives and many are still missing after the devastating flooding that hit the Antonio of Texasdue to heavy thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday.

As the Bbcthe rushing waters dragged vehicles from the roads, with some drivers being trapped in streams.

San Antonio’s Fire Service said investigations by at least 4 missing were being continued, and noted that the death toll may increase, as rescue and retrieval operations would take days.

According to local authorities, more than 70 rescues from the water have already been carried out, and at least four people were taken to hospitals with slight injuries.

Three of the victims have been identified so far: The Martha de la Torre Rangel, the Matthew angel tufono and the Victor Manuel Macias Castro. Reportedly, the three were in their vehicles, near the district Perrin Beitelaround 05:00 on Thursday morning (local time), when they were seduced by the rushing waters.

A woman, the Angel Richardsdescribed to Kens 5 that her husband, Stevie, called her shortly before she was seduced by the flood while going to work.
“It’s very difficult, because I was talking to him on the phone when it happened. And then see only my car, without knowing what’s going on … it’s overwhelming, “he said with tears in his eyes.

The mayor of San Antonio, Ron Nirenberg, He expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, stating via X (formerly twitter):
“Our thinking is with the families of those lost in this week’s deadly floods, but also with those who continue to look for their own people.”

The federal Member Joaquin Castroa spokesman for San Antonio, described the disaster tragedy and noted:
“My prayers are with the families of the victims. San Antonio always unites in difficult times, and this will continue to do as it mourns this loss. “