They Crossed the Border to Save Lives in Texas Floods

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When catastrophic flooding struck central Texas on July Fourth, help came from an unexpected place — across the border. Mexican firefighters from Ciudad Acuña, part of the nonprofit Fundación 911, raced into the disaster zone, risking everything to search for survivors and recover the lost. Their mission wasn’t about politics or nationality. It was about humanity. This is the story of bravery, sacrifice, and compassion — from those who weren’t asked to help… but did anyway. WooGlobe Ref : WGA154658 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00They weren't Americans, but they were among the first to respond when central Texas was drowning in floodwaters.

00:06Christopher Herrera and Jorge Fuentes, two Mexican firefighters from Ciudad Acuna, didn't wait for politics or paperwork.

00:14They saw the devastation and moved.

00:17On their day off, they rallied their team through WhatsApp, packed up gear, and crossed the border legally to help.

00:23Their non-profit group, Fundación 911, is used to dangerous rescues along the Rio Grande,

00:30but nothing could prepare them for what they faced in Kerr County.

00:33Raging waters, debris, fallen trees and cars.

00:37They searched for the missing, including young girls from Camp Mystic.

00:40They used every tactic they knew, even pushing PVC pipes into debris to smell for signs of life.

00:47For Fuentes, a father of two, it was deeply personal.

00:50If it were my daughter, he said, I wouldn't stop searching, day or night.

00:55The Texas community embraced them with food, shelter, and gratitude.

01:00Different uniforms, same mission.

01:02This was humanity, not borders.

01:05And they reminded us what true heroes look like.

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