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World War II veteran survives Hill Country floods with wife, dog and flag
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Patty Santos, Santiago Esparza , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, a veteran of World War II, is 99 years old.
A San Antonio area resident shared his experience of surviving recent flooding. The man, a veteran of World War II, is 99 years old. He and his wife found higher ground during the incident.
Details of the flooding are available from local news source KSAT 12. The veteran's account includes his actions during the storm. Further information about the veteran's story can be found through KSAT 12, including how he used items from his home to cope with the situation.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A San Antonio area resident shared his experience of surviving recent flooding. The man, a veteran of World War II, is 99 years old. He and his wife found higher ground during the incident. Details…
When was this published? This article was first published on June 29, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
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