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Bodies Of Two Flomaton Residents Found In Texas; Third Resident Still Missing
October 12, 2018
UPDATE — The Junction (TX) Police Department said the bodies of two flood victims were recovered Thursday. Both were reportedly from Flomaton; their names have not been officially released by authorities.
“Search and Rescue operations located two bodies along the edge of the South Llano River approximately nine miles downstream from the South Llano Recreational Vehicle Park in Junction, Texas,” the department said. “…Names of victims will not be released until autopsies have been completed.”
Two other people, one from Flomaton and one from Texas, remain missing.
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Three Flomaton residents are among four people reported missing after a flash flood Monday morning in Junction, Texas, about 140 miles west of Austin.
Charlotte Moye, Joey Huss and Mike McGee, all of Flomaton, have not been seen since they were apparently swept away by the South Llano River. Flomaton residents Janet Shultz, Todd Shultz and Darlene Huss were rescued on Monday. Janet Shultz was found about 23 miles downstream and airlifted to San Antonio.
Darin Hartman of San Angelo, Texas, is also still missing, according to local news reports.
Moye had gone to Junction to deliver a vehicle to another family member. The missing were at a RV park next to the river when the waters rose rapidly after a deluge of rain, sweeping everything away.
Numerous Flomaton residents are joining scores of others in the search, including the U.S. Border Patrol, Texas Parks and Wildlife and other agencies. The Junction Police Department said Wednesday that the search and rescue mission will continue for several days.
Pictured: A pickup truck buried by flooding along the South Llano River in Junction, TX. Pictured inset: State crews search from the air Wednesday along the river for four missing people. Pictured below: Vehicles, motor homes and other debris line the river area. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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14 Responses to “Bodies Of Two Flomaton Residents Found In Texas; Third Resident Still Missing”
Darlene I have no words to say, only this breaks my heart for you and Josh. I’m so sorry for the horrible pain that you are going through. Many prayers and tears for you and the family that I knew you loved. Love ya, Starlet
Mike McGee is a hardworking guy with a great sense of humor. I hope somehow he is found hanging in a tree or something. I’ve never been through any kind of flood like this one. It must have been terrifying. I don’t understand why there was no kind of heads up or warning from weather officials, that this was a possibility. I knew Charlotte too, very sweet woman. Her Mother was a local hair stylist for many years. Such a tragic story. the other
I am a former resident of Junction, I lived there all my life. There is no levy up river, the South Llanno river is feed by the Seven Hundred Springs. Please keep up the Loving prayers. I will pray too every bit helps and stay strong. Hold and hug the love ones close too you.
I was in the 1976 Big Thompson Flood, in Colorado. I know the devastation, fear, hard recovery and my heart and prayers are with all of you. To those who have lost loved ones, I believe they are safe and at peace and watching over you in their love. May God bless and comfort you.
@pop—No levy break. That is how they get that name “FLASH ” flood.
I am so so sorry for your families loss. Praying for comfort for this hard working family.
@Pop
No !! A levy did not have to break for water to rise that fast. I was stationed in Texas and I’ve seen water rise over 8 feet in heavy rainstorm due to the type of terrain. It can come up in minutes and nothing you can do.
Darlene, Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you. I am praying for you, all friends & family!
Charlotte, you don’t know me .but your husband Curtis knows my husbsnd. Curtis.employee made the pad for our new house. I’m praying these men will find.you.do you can come back home to Curtis. Please be okay.
Darlene we are praying for you here at home. Praying for everyone’s safe return including all those who have come to help in the rescue. Charlotte Moye Joey Huss
Mike Mcgee and the local man. Please Lord guide their eyes and ears to find them
Praying for everyone to be found safe..
Charlotte Moye is my good friend and I’ll praying for her husband Curtis and family as they are helping to search for them.. My Thoughts and Prayers are with Y’all Curtis.. Love Y’all..
Praying for the safety for all people that are out there searching..
Darlene, my prayers are with u all,hoping for the best outcome and will continue to lift the family and everyone involved in this horrific accident up to the lord.
Love y’all
DEEDEE
Praying for all family members.
It had to be a levy or something break up stream for it to rise that fast. With that much water coming you woulda thought alerts would have been going off in everyone’s phones that was in the campground.