When the Guadalupe River surged through Texas Hill Country last summer, many families were swept away, losing their personal belongings in the process. One such family, the Sierra Lutz family, was rescued after fighting for three hours to stay alive. They later discovered that everything they had brought camping with them was gone, including their travel trailer.
Recovery Efforts
A group of volunteers, led by Dondi Voigt Persyn, a mother of three and grandmother of four from Boerne, Texas, came together to help reunite flood survivors with their lost belongings. They created a Facebook group called FOUND on the Guadalupe River, where people could post about items they had lost or found.
The group’s efforts were successful, with many survivors being reunited with their lost belongings. One survivor, Elida Sierra Lutz, was able to recover her son’s black hoodie, glasses, and her daughter’s lifejacket, among other items.
The recovery efforts were not just about reuniting people with their belongings, but also about providing a sense of community and support for those affected by the flood. The warehouse where the recovered items were stored became a safe space for survivors to share their stories and connect with others who had gone through similar experiences.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
