Tragedy and anguish increase in Texas

While hundreds of firefighters search for missing people, images from Camp Mystic show the devastation caused by the flooded Guadalupe River in Kerr. Credit: AFP

A day after flooding north of San Antonio, Texas, the death toll rose from 24 to 52 as rescuers searched for the missing. Credit: AP

At least 32 people are dead after heavy rains hit a mountainous region north of San Antonio, Texas. Credit: AFP

Between Thursday night and early Friday morning, up to 10 inches of heavy rain fell in central Kerr County. Credit: AP

In a matter of hours, an amount of rain equivalent to several months fell and caused the Guadalupe River to overflow its banks. Credit: AFP

The floodwaters swept away homes and Camp Mystic, a camp in the small community of Hunt. Credit: AP

Authorities said an unspecified number of people were missing, warning that the death toll could rise. Credit: AP

Among the missing are more than 20 girls attending a Christian summer camp. Credit: AFP

Hundreds of emergency workers were searching for the stranded people. Credit: AFP

Search teams used helicopters, boats, and drones to locate victims and rescue trapped people. Credit: AP

Rescue teams intensified their search for people on Saturday. Credit: AFP.

Distraught parents and families posted photos of their missing loved ones and pleaded for information. Credit: AP