Two bodies found in Texas

Members of a volunteer group from Escambia County (Ala.) located the bodies of Flomaton residents Joseph Huss and Mike McGee late Wednesday afternoon about 9 miles down river from the South Llano Recreational Vehicle Park in Junction, Texas, where they were staying Monday morning when the RV park was overwhelmed with a flash flood.

Escambia County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Mike Lambert said two sheriff's deputies and about 15 volunteers had gone to Texas to help in the search. He verified that the bodies of Huss and McGee had been located on the edge of the river.

Flomaton resident Charlotte Moye along with a Texas man are still missing. However, Texas officials said there could be more people missing since the RV park which flooded did not have a sign-in sheet to verify who was staying there.

Lambert said the search continues for missing persons and has been in constant contact with Kimble County, Texas, Sheriff Hilario Cantu about what could be done to help in the search.

Lambert said he can't tell anyone not to head to Texas to help but noted it would be better to have a coordinated effort.

“At some point those searching will get worn out and will need replacements,” Lambert said. “It would be better if we're able to send people in groups.”

He said if anyone is interested in helping with the search they can call him at 251-809-2154.

He also said people traveling to help need to be prepared for some tough situations.

“They need to be prepared for wet weather,” he said. “It's also dipping to 40 degrees at times.”

Lambert also said he's been contacted by local residents about taking horses to Texas to help search the banks of the river.

“I'm still trying to coordinate that with Sheriff Cantu,” Lambert said.

If anyone has any questions they can call Lambert at 251-809-2154.