Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA young girl was airlifted to safety from severe floods in central Texas, which have claimed at least two lives. Heavy downpours across the Texas Hill Country have caused rivers to become raging, life-threatening surges. Emergency services have urged residents to move to higher ground as the torrents have washed out hundreds of roads. Footage shared by Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s office on Thursday (16 July) showed the girl's rescue, with her family and two dogs also saved by another helicopter. The current flooding has impacted the same area that experienced flash floods last summer, which resulted in over 130 deaths. In fullDramatic rescue as young girl is airlifted to safety during deadly central Texas floodsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in