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Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show

KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 9 – Camp Mystic's emergency plan was approved two days before the flood that killed 27 campers and counselors, raising questions about preparedness and response during the disaster.

  • Severe flooding on July 4 caused the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas, to rise over 25 feet, killing 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic.
  • The floods resulted from a months-long deluge swelling the river rapidly before daybreak and caught the camp and community off guard at night.
  • Authorities rescued more than 800 people over the holiday weekend, confirmed 68 deaths including 28 children in Kerr County, and said at least 10 campers plus one counselor remain missing.
  • Camp Mystic, founded in 1926 and owned by the Eastland family since 1939, lost its owner Dick Eastland, who died trying to save campers during the floods.
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency, pledged ongoing rescue efforts, and Camp Mystic expressed gratitude for support while requesting privacy to recover.
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27 people died at a Texas holiday camp devastated by floods.

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KDFW broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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