In a dramatic response to severe weather conditions, Texas game wardens successfully rescued or evacuated nine individuals on Saturday morning after heavy overnight rains led to flash flooding in several counties across Central Texas.
The rescue efforts were primarily concentrated in Bell, Falls, McLennan, and Milam counties, where additional personnel were deployed to high-risk areas to assist in ongoing emergency operations. By noon on Saturday, the Texas Game Warden Search and Rescue Team, along with local wardens, had responded to eleven service calls related to the flooding.
Authorities have emphasized the importance of public safety, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel, heed local advisories, and respect barricades. With rapidly changing road conditions, officials warned that many areas remain hazardous.
“Turn around, don’t drown,” was the message from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, highlighting the dangers of bypassing barricades or attempting to navigate through floodwaters. Officials cautioned that flood conditions can conceal washed-out roads and hidden hazards, with waters often being deceptively deep and swift.
Game wardens will continue to collaborate with local and state emergency services throughout the duration of this weather event, ensuring the safety and well-being of affected residents.
