Tragedy Strikes Camp Mystic: A Haven Turned Nightmare by Floods

In Kerr County, flash floods from the Guadalupe River resulted in a tragic loss of 43 lives, including 15 children. Among the victims were campers at Camp Mystic. As rescue efforts continue, the camp's cherished history has transformed into a somber memory filled with grief and uncertainty.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kerrville | Updated: 06-07-2025 16:34 IST | Created: 06-07-2025 16:34 IST
Tragedy Strikes Camp Mystic: A Haven Turned Nightmare by Floods
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Catastrophe has struck the well-loved Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, as flash floods claimed 43 lives, including 15 children, following a storm that unexpectedly unleashed severe rainfall. The devastation has affected the countryside area, renowned for its century-old summer camps.

State officials have confirmed that 27 girls remain missing from Camp Mystic, a popular Christian camp in Hunt, Texas. Rescue crews, accompanied by Governor Greg Abbott, have been working tirelessly through the rubble and riverside debris, hoping to locate the missing and provide solace to grieving families.

The National Weather Service continues to monitor the situation, as communities grapple with the emotional and physical aftermath of a disaster that has torn through the fabric of this historically cherished region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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