Rain falls as Irene Valdez visits a make-shift memorial for flood victims along the Guadalupe River, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. Columbia County volunteers are in Texas helping with the search for missing people.Â
“This is incredibly difficult work, but it’s also profoundly important,” Columbia County Sheriff Brian Pixley said in a department notice.
Pixley told The Daily News volunteers Becky Irving and Scott Lee have arrived in Texas and will be staying for the next 16 days, accompanied by their dogs, Rugger and Jet.
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office volunteer Scott Lee and his dog Jet.Â
CCSO, Contributed
The volunteer handlers and their dogs will help locate missing people.
The Associated Press reported Monday the floods had killed at least 135 people, but more than 160 people reported missing have been located.
“Our hearts are with the victims, their loved ones and the communities facing unimaginable loss,” Pixley said. “We’re honored to lend our support however we can.”
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office volunteer Becky Irving and dog Rugger.Â
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Rain falls as Irene Valdez visits a make-shift memorial for flood victims along the Guadalupe River, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. Columbia County volunteers are in Texas helping with the search for missing people.Â
