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At least 161 people are still missing after catastrophic floods in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says.

Multiple reputable news sources report that Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated at least 161 people are still missing after the catastrophic floods, specifically in Kerr County.

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What the Evidence Shows

The claim states that at least 161 people are still missing after catastrophic floods in Texas, according to Governor Greg Abbott. The search results consistently confirm this figure, with several sources specifying that the number of missing persons, 161, is primarily in Kerr County, one of the hardest-hit areas. CNN and ABC News both explicitly mention Gov.

Abbott's statement about 161 people missing in Kerr County alone. WTOP News and KTSM 9 News also report the same figure attributed to Gov. Abbott.

While CBS Texas reports a lower number of missing persons (41) in a broader Central Texas context, the higher figure of 161 missing is specifically tied to Kerr County, which aligns with the claim's context of catastrophic flooding in Texas. Therefore, the claim is accurate and well-supported by multiple independent news outlets quoting the governor's statements.

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Death toll in Texas flooding surpasses 100 as search and rescue is in 5th day

cnn.com
Open source

Texas flooding live updates: 161 missing in Kerr County

abcnews.go.com
Open source

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says at least 161 people are still missing after the...

wtop.com
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