Local couple documents Lake Corpus Christi’s rise from bird’s-eye view

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Recent rainfall has given Lake Corpus Christi a much-needed boost, bringing new life to shorelines that had been dry for months.

For David and Lailani Rizkallah, the rising water levels have become the focus of a weekly tradition. The Corpus Christi couple has spent the past several months documenting changes at the lake from above, using a drone to capture aerial views and sharing the updates on social media.

What began as a hobby has grown into a visual timeline of Lake Corpus Christi’s recovery. Since March, the couple has posted weekly videos showing the lake’s steady rise, with levels increasing to more than 30 percent full…

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