Amid the chaos and destruction caused by the devastating flash floods that struck central Texas during Fourth of July celebrations, one Minnesota couple’s quick thinking and selfless actions proved to be nothing short of heroic.
Lyle and Sue Glenna, seasonal workers from Minnesota stationed at a campground near the Guadalupe River, found themselves in the midst of a rapidly unfolding disaster. Within just a few hours, an unprecedented deluge dropped a month’s worth of rain over the area, sending the river surging to an astonishing 26 feet. The floodwaters swept away everything in their path—cars, cottages, mobile homes, and tragically, lives. As of the most recent reports, at least 104 individuals have lost their lives in what has become one of the deadliest flash flooding events in Texas history.
Amid the panic and rising floodwaters, Lyle and Sue Glenna acted quickly—not just to save themselves, but to warn others. As sirens echoed in the distance, they jumped into their truck and drove through the campground, blasting the horn to wake sleeping campers. Their son, Wes, told CBS News that his parents’ actions “definitely helped some people make it out,” likely saving numerous lives.
Though the family is still shaken, they’re grateful Lyle and Sue survived—and even more grateful that their courage protected others. In a tragic chapter of Texas history, their selflessness stands as a reminder of how ordinary people can become heroes.
