Hallie Thompson’s family faced a harrowing flood at their three-generation home on the Guadalupe River in Hunt. As rising waters breached the house, trapping them inside with debris blocking escape routes, the family moved to higher parts of the home. Fortunately, neighbors on higher ground noticed their plight and helped evacuate them safely once the water receded enough for escape.

Meanwhile, Thompson’s daughter and niece, staying at nearby Camp Mystic, were rescued by camp counselors as floodwaters surged. Despite a rescue vehicle being swept away, the children clung to trees and a utility pole before climbing a mountain barefoot to reach safety. Thompson expressed profound gratitude for the bravery and selflessness of those who risked their lives to save her family.