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Video shows Travis County STAR Flight helicopter rescue in Gillespie County
By Abigail Jones at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
The county shared a video of one rescue in Gillespie County, showing first responders rescuing a man from a building that had taken on what appeared to be several feet of water.
Why this matters in Westlake News
The recent rescue in Gillespie County, captured on video by Travis County's STAR Flight helicopter, puts into focus the critical role that emergency services play in the broader Austin area. As a community that encompasses both urban and rural landscapes, West Lake Hills residents can appreciate the challenges of responding to emergencies in diverse environments. The fact that STAR Flight was deployed to Gillespie County underscores the regional cooperation that exists among emergency responders in Central Texas. This cooperation is vital, given the unpredictable nature of severe weather events and other disasters that can affect the area. As the region continues to grow and develop, it will be important to ensure that emergency services like STAR Flight remain well-equipped and prepared to respond to a wide range of scenarios, from floods to wildfires and beyond.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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