The death toll from the devastating flash floods in central Texas has risen to at least 104, with 28 children among the victims. The floods, which occurred over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, have left an unknown number of people still missing.

In Kerr County, where the flooding was most severe, searchers have found the bodies of 84 people, including 27 children. Ten campers and one counselor remain missing from Camp Mystic, a summer camp for girls that was hit hard by the floods.

“It’s hard, but first responders, we’re a different breed, pretty much,” said Jesús Gomez, a firefighter from the Mexican border town of Acuña, who was part of a crew that helped with search and rescue efforts. “It’s a lot of mental health things we need to do, but it’s not the first time we see a dead body.”

The floods have drawn a massive search effort, with officials and volunteers working together to find missing people. Governor Greg Abbott has said that 41 people are unaccounted for across the state, and more could be missing.

“It’s every parent’s nightmare,” said Senator Ted Cruz, who picked up his daughter from a camp in the area just a week ago. “The pain and agony of not knowing your children’s whereabouts is the worst thing imaginable.”

The floods have also sparked questions about the preparedness and response of officials. Survivors have described the floods as a “pitch black wall of death” and said they received no emergency warnings. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said that “nobody saw this coming,” but officials have come under scrutiny for not alerting residents and summer camps along the river sooner.

The National Weather Service had issued flash flood warnings in the area before the floods, but it’s unclear whether these warnings were received by those in the affected areas. The incident has highlighted the need for a more robust flood warning system, similar to a tornado warning system.

As the search and rescue efforts continue, volunteers and officials are working together to find missing people and provide support to those affected by the floods. The Mexican consulate in San Antonio is helping 30 Mexican people affected by the floods, and Nebraska is sending a 45-member search and rescue team to assist.

The community is coming together to support those affected, with donations and volunteers being directed to local groups. “Kendall County came together,” said Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk. “Neighbors helped neighbors, strangers became rescuers.”

The United Nations has also expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and solidarity with those impacted. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the disaster struck “during what should have been a time of celebration over the holiday weekend.”

The situation remains dire, with more rain forecasted and the risk of further flooding still high in saturated parts of central Texas.