Looks like a group was going around rescuing folks stranded in their homes due to the Texas floods and someone left their dog behind in the house.

Several Texas Counties Are Underwater This Week

Looks like the state of Texas is currently assessing storm damage from several flooded Texas counties. The counties that were hit the most severely with torrential rain over the past week were Polk, Montgomery, Liberty and Harris counties. 91 counties in Central, East, and South Texas have declared states of emergency due to the flood. The state says that 50 roads are completely impassible due to the flood.

Boat Rescues Happening in Texas

Sadly, I wish I could give credit to these guys that went and broke this dog out of this flooded home in Texas. This poor dog was stuck with nowhere to go as they remained locked inside the house. This gentleman broke the window to the home and was able to lure the dog to his boat to get him out of nowhere. Poor pup was paddling for his life in that house.

More Dog Rescues Happening in Texas

In trying to find out where that first dog was from, I happened to stumble upon Marine Enforcement Unit Officer H. Scott with the Houston Police Department. He was able to rescue a man trapped in a flooded trailer park with his two dogs. He was able to rescue another dog as well in the body cam footage above.

One Reported Death in the Texas Flood So Far

Hundreds have been rescued, but a four-year-old in Burleson, Texas was sadly swept away in a flood this week. The boy's family vehicle got trapped in the flood and when they tried to escape, the boy was swept away in the rushing water. Rescuers found Aaron and Chelsey Warren later that morning and transported them to the hospital, according to the Johnson County Office of Emergency Management. The body of Lucas Warren, who would've turned 5 this month, was found a few hours later.

How to Help Victims of the Texas Floods?

Many food banks in these areas will need to resupply over the next few weeks. Their most desired items are below. The Houston Food Bank and Montgomery County Food Bank are asking for any donations.

Most needed food items:

  • Water
  • Crackers
  • Granola bars and other protein snacks
  • Canned tuna with pull tops
  • Cereal
  • Canned soup and ravioli, pull top preferred

Needed non-food supply items:

  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper plates/cups/utensils
  • Cleaners

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