Emergency crews rescued about 20 people in Missouri after a building collapsed in a campground following widespread flooding and heavy rainfall. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The rescue took place Friday at the Bearcat Getaway campground near the Black River, about 85 miles (136 kilometers) south of St. Louis. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Eddie Young, campers were on top of the building when it collapsed and were later rescued from the water.
The Reynolds County sheriff's office said emergency responders conducted more than 90 water rescues of campers and people in cars after several inches of rain fell overnight.
National Weather Service lead meteorologist Matt Beitscher in St. Louis said the area received between 6 and 12 inches of rain. He described the affected counties as a "very, very popular place for recreation" with campgrounds and float trip locations.
Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency and activated search and rescue teams. Several major roads were impassable due to flooding, and a Missouri National Guard helicopter was used to reach stranded people.
In Reynolds County, two rescue boats capsized, but responders were safely recovered. A family reunification center was set up.