{"id":20383,"date":"2025-07-13T11:36:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T11:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=20383"},"modified":"2025-07-13T11:36:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T11:36:59","slug":"quick-thinking-couple-honk-their-way-to-heroism-during-texas-flood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=20383","title":{"rendered":"Quick-Thinking Couple Honk Their Way To Heroism During Texas Flood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>A Minnesota couple\u2019s fast thinking proved to be a lifesaver when they assisted in warning other campers of the devastating flash floods that were sweeping through central Texas.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"nbgfm69feb4e8e1d92\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.nbgfm69feb4e8e1d92 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.nbgfm69feb4e8e1d92 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.nbgfm69feb4e8e1d92 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.nbgfm69feb4e8e1d92 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.nbgfm69feb4e8e1d92 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Following the devastating floods that occurred in the Guadalupe River area during Fourth of July celebrations, at least 104 individuals have lost their lives. Within hours, a month\u2019s worth of rain fell, causing flood levels to rise to 26 feet and washing away cars, cottages, and mobile homes.<\/p>\n<p>Those caught up in the pandemonium included Minnesota seasonal campsite workers Lyle and Sue Glenna. However, instead of concentrating only on their own escape, they used valuable seconds to warn others, probably saving many lives in the process.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9841999341823196\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_2_host\"><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p><strong>\u201cThey were able to get into their truck and honk a warning out to a lot of people at the campground, which definitely helped some people make it out,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0said their son, Wes Glenna, speaking to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/minnesota\/news\/texas-flash-floods-minnesota-connection-impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41513 lazyautosizes lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dailypositiveinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-175-1024x683.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailypositiveinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-175-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/dailypositiveinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-175-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/dailypositiveinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-175-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/dailypositiveinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-175-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/dailypositiveinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-175.png 1770w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dailypositiveinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-175-1024x683.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dailypositiveinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-175-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/dailypositiveinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-175-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/dailypositiveinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-175-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/dailypositiveinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-175-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/dailypositiveinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-175.png 1770w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1024\" data-eio-rheight=\"683\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-car-driving-through-a-flooded-street-Mx5m1K7Sthg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/help-lyle-and-sue-rebuild-after-flood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoFundMe<\/a>\u00a0page created to support the couple echoed that statement, crediting their\u00a0<strong>\u201cpresence of mind\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0and fast action:<strong> \u201cThey were able to save many lives at the campground by honking their horn and waking people up, giving precious minutes for some to evacuate.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The campground was overtaken by flooding in less than ten minutes. With just their truck and the clothes on their backs, Lyle and Sue were able to flee.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey lost everything,\u201d Wes said. \u201cFriends, visitors, co-workers\u2026 They watched it happen. It was deeply traumatic.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lyle experienced a heart attack as a result of the extreme stress. Fortunately, he is anticipated to fully recover.<\/p>\n<p>Support from the community has poured in quickly. The couple is starting to rebuild thanks to the more than $24,000 that their GoFundMe has already raised.<\/p>\n<p>An update from the page reads, \u201cLyle was able to leave the hospital today. They wouldn\u2019t release him without a new CPAP machine. Thanks to your kindness, it was something they were able to get quickly and without added stress.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The post adds that insurance outcomes remain uncertain, but the donations are already providing the couple with immediate relief: \u201cThese funds are helping them start over \u2014 now and completely.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jason Miller<br \/>\nWith over a decade of experience in digital journalism, Jason has reported on everything from global events to everyday heroes, always aiming to inform, engage, and inspire. Known for his clear writing and relentless curiosity, he believes journalism should give a voice to the unheard and hold power to account.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Minnesota couple\u2019s fast thinking proved to be a lifesaver when they assisted in warning other campers of the devastating flash floods that were sweeping through central Texas. 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