US EditionHeroics of Texas camp counselors cast spotlight on those who oversee millions of US kids each summer
KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 13 – Heavy rainfall caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in 45 minutes, killing 27 at Camp Mystic and stranding over 200 campers, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Houston mother Keli Rabon reunited with her sons Braeden and Brock after their rescue, saying 'I needed to just get to my boys as fast as I could.'
- In the early hours of July 4, heavy rain caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in 45 minutes, flooding Camp Mystic and nearby sites.
- During the chaos, Coast Guard pilot Ian Hopper airlifted 165 campers, with four crew members awarded medals for heroism, highlighting the scale of rescue efforts.
- Following the flood, over 160 remain missing and at least 118 died, amid controversy over preparedness; the Kerrville community unites under 'Hill Country Strong'.
- Camp experts predict that, in response to the Texas floods, camp staff will strengthen emergency protocols and enhance risk management training, including child safety procedures.
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How prepared are Alberta summer camps for emergencies?
In the aftermath of flooding in Texas that left many people dead or missing, including children and staff at a girls’ summer camp, concerns were raised about how safe children are while at camp. CBC’s Sam Brooks went to visit a camp north of Edmonton to learn more about how camps here in Alberta are prepared for emergencies.
Missing Camp Mystic Counselor Katherine Ferruzzo’s Remains Found 7 Days After Texas Floods
Katherine Ferruzzo, a Camp Mystic counselor who had been missing since the Texas floods, was found dead on Friday, July 11, Ferruzzo's family confirmed in a statement obtained by NBC 5.
East Bay Times
The Mercury newsThey said it: Texas tragedy
“She just keeps saying, ‘we have to pray harder.’” — Kathy Walker of Marin County, on what her granddaughter Ellie Walker of Kentfield told her after her summer camp in central Texas was evacuated July 4 due to severe overnight flooding along the Guadalupe River that killed more than 100. Ellie’s parents and younger brother who were staying at a nearby home along the river were among the dozens listed missing.
Omaha World-Herald
Faith-based camps like those hit by Texas floods are rite of passage for millions
Experts say camps offer the opportunity to try skills and social situations while developing a stronger sense of self in the safety of communities that share values.
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