Camp Mystic Director Dies Saving Girls as Texas Floods Leave 80+ Dead
A tragic flash flood struck Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, early on July 4, killing 27 people and leaving others missing. The fast-rising Guadalupe River surged more than 26 feet in under an hour after heavy rain pounded the area overnight.
Among the dead was longtime camp director Dick Eastland, who died while rescuing campers from the rising waters. Officials say he carried girls to safety but collapsed during the effort. First responders later confirmed his death on the scene.
The flooding caught the summer camp off guard. Cabins stood just a few hundred feet from the riverbank. By the time alarms sounded, water had already surrounded several sleeping quarters.
Authorities launched a massive rescue operation. They used helicopters to evacuate campers and staff, moving them to reunification centers at Ingram ISD facilities. As of this morning, 11 campers and one counselor remain unaccounted for.
Across Texas, officials have confirmed at least 80 deaths related to the flooding. Kerr County alone reported over 60 fatalities. Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster, calling the floods “unprecedented.” He promised state-level support for recovery and continued search efforts.
Camp Mystic, a historic Christian camp for girls founded in 1926, is reeling from the tragedy. Families, faith communities, and rescue workers are all mourning the loss of life. Recovery efforts are ongoing as the community waits for more updates on the missing.
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