Kerrville, Texas – A dramatic rescue unfolded on July 4 as a helicopter airlifted people from rising floodwaters in central Texas.

Severe flooding overwhelmed the area, prompting emergency action.

Video recorded from Howdy’s Restaurant, Bar & Chill shows a helicopter conducting a high-stakes rescue operation. The footage was shared by the restaurant on Facebook.

An employee from a nearby restaurant captured a person being lifted from the floodwaters.

The airlift offered a powerful moment of hope amid the chaos caused by the intense flooding.

Several people were rescued in the operation near Howdy’s Bar & Grill.

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