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Two Dead in Texas as Hurricane Beryl Strikes
Two dead as Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc in Texas. Beryl's fierce winds brought down trees, crushing homes and killing two in Harris County.
Published July 8, 2024 at 11:54am by Bryce Buyakie
2 Killed as Beryl-Felled Trees Smash Texas Homes
Two dead in Harris County, Texas, as trees fell on their homes. The victims, a 53-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman, were separately struck in the storm. The man was taking shelter with his family when the tree collapsed the roof, trapping him under debris. His family survived unharmed.
"His wife and children were unharmed."
- Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Beryl, now downgraded to a tropical storm, is expected to cause further damage as it moves north, with heavy rain, storm surges, and high winds. The storm has already claimed 11 lives across the Caribbean, with deaths reported in Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela, and Jamaica.
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National Weather Service, Houston
Read more: 2 deaths confirmed in Texas after Hurricane Beryl makes landfall. See total death toll