<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Catastrophic floods in Texas have claimed 69 lives with dozens still missing.</li><li>Emergency operations are hindered by personal drones interfering with search and rescue efforts.</li><li>Similar disruptions occurred during LA wildfires and Hurricane Helene search operations.</li><li>Drone operators are urged to avoid disaster areas to aid rescue missions effectively.</li></ul>

From the Texas floods to the LA fires, consumer drones keep getting in the way of rescue operations

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