Rescue teams responded quickly. They rescued hundreds of people. They used helicopters and boats. People were pulled from the water and rescued from trees. Drones (small aircraft controlled from the ground) with cameras helped find people. Ordinary Texans have also lent a hand in the aftermath. Rescue workers continue to search for missing people.
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