Kerr County officials hold briefing on flood response

KERR COUNTY, Texas – Kerr County officials provided an update Friday on the county’s response to this week’s flooding.

The update comes after the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed Thursday that at least one person died following the flooding. Officials said the man’s body was recovered near Center Point.

During a Thursday news conference, Gov. Greg Abbott said the man was swept away while inside an RV.

Kerrville Police Chief Jerel Haley said the investigation into the man’s death is being handled by the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office.