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Girls’ Summer Camp Confirms 27 Children and Staff Killed in Texas Flooding

KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 9 – Camp Mystic's flash flood caused 27 fatalities among campers and counselors, with 11 girls and one counselor still missing amid a broader regional flood disaster killing nearly 90 people.

  • On July 4, flash floods overwhelmed Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, killing 27 campers and staff amid a sudden deluge and rapid water rise.
  • Authorities said the area is prone to flash flooding, with the river rising 26 feet in 45 minutes amid intense rainfall, causing sudden deluge and rapid water surge.
  • Evidence from sources confirms at least 82 dead across Texas, including 27 at Camp Mystic, with 10 girls and one counselor still missing as rescue teams scour debris.
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared July 6 a statewide day of prayer as officials vow a full review of emergency response efforts after the floods killed over 80 people, including many at Camp Mystic.
  • Officials say the National Weather Service issued flash flood emergencies, but Camp Mystic received no evacuation alert before 4 a.m., underscoring the need to review warning systems.
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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