JULY 7, 4:55 p.m.:
As of 5 p.m., Kerry County is implementing a burn ban after people burning debris were causing issues with ongoing, primary search-and-rescue operations along the Guadalupe River. .
The request for the burn ban came from Kerry County Sheriff Larry Leitha and leaders in the Emergency Operations Center,.
The county said the heat put off by fires interferes with drone ad heat-detecting equipment being used in the search process, as well as presents other problems for the emergency workers who are tasked with finding bodies - alive or dead - the sheriff said.
"We understand that everyone has got plenty of debris. We know that. But pile it up and wait. There will be time for that later," Don Harris, Precinct 4 Kerr County Commissioner, said.
County officials are also asking to ground any drones until current flood search and rescue operations are complete.
The county posted on Facebook that a private drone illegally operating in restricted airspace collided with a helicopter involved in emergency operations.
The helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing and a critical piece of response equipment is now out of service until further notice.
The county said Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) are not suggestions, and are federal airspace rules designed to protect lives during emergency response situations, adding that when you fly a drone in a restricted area, you're not just breaking the law but putting first responders, emergency crews, and the public at serious risk.
JULY 7, 4:20 p.m.:
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office confirms that as of 2 p.m., 84 deceased have been recovered, including 56 adults and 28 children.
The identifications are pending for 22 adults and 10 children. 10 Camp Mystic campers and one counselor are still unaccounted for.
The sheriff's office is asking private boat owners to stay off the Guadalupe River and its tributaries to allow search and rescue teams to operate without interference.
JULY 7, 1:24 p.m.:
The Office of the Governor, Greg Abbott, posted on Facebook some photos of the emergency responders helping in search and recovery efforts in Kerr County.
Gov. Abbott said Texas first responders continue working tirelessly in communities impacted by flooding.
Gov. Abbott advised that Texans should remain weather aware as heavy rain threats continue.
JULY 7, 12:15 p.m.:
Search and rescue operations continue Monday throughout Kerr County.
Assets from local, state and national first responders are assisting in the rescue efforts.
As of 8:30 a.m. Monday, 75 deceased have been recovered in Kerr County, including 48 adults and 27 children. 15 adults and nine children are unidentified.
At the time of publishing, there are 10 Camp Mystic campers unaccounted for, and one counselor.
A top priority for the county is reuniting families.
Highway 39 west of Old Ingram Loop remains closed to the public, other than those who live in the closure area to allow emergency vehicles and first responders to get access to the area.
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