A tragic story sees the light of publicity from the efforts of a young father to Texaswho died struggling to save his partner, their two children and his mother from the natural disaster.
The 27 -year -old father in Texas had been trapped with his family in a caravan when the catastrophic floods broke out, with 59 dead and dozens of missing, of whom 24 children.
Julian Ryan was fatally injured, breaking a window of the caravan in order to release his two children, his fiancé and his mother.
The tragic incident occurred at dawn on July 4 in the town of Ingram, Texas, when the waters of the Guadalupe River were suddenly flooded with the area.
Ryan, his mother, his fiancé, Christine Wilson and their two children – 6 years old and 13 months – were in the caravan bedroom when they woke up at 4am, realizing what was going on.
“The water began to get into force and we were struggling to close the door so we would not flood,” Wilson said in a local media.
The door of the caravan eventually receded and the water flooded the room.
Ryan, in a desperate attempt to save his family, punched the window, seriously injuring his hand.
According to the family, not only was he cut an artery, but his hand was almost detached …
Despite Christine Wilson’s calls in 911, no help arrived in time.
“Sorry, I won’t. I love you, “were Ryan’s last words, according to his partner.
The waters continued to flood the area, causing the caravan to be seduced and dissolved. The family managed to be saved, but Julian recovered dead hours later when the waters began to retreat to Ker.
“He was the best father and smiling. He always helped others, whatever it cost him, “Wilson said.
On Sunday (06.07.2025), the US President, Donald Trump He proclaimed a major destruction zone of Kerdi County of Texas, after the cataclysmic rains and floods that caused extensive disasters.
The temporary account of the dead has risen to 59, while children who lost their lives are 21the local sheriff announced.