Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says
Summary
An investigator told Texas lawmakers that Camp Mystic’s young counselors had no emergency training before a flood that killed 27 people. The camp lacked proper flood warnings, had poor communication, and delayed evacuation during the emergency.Key Facts
- Camp Mystic counselors were mostly teenagers without emergency training.
- There were no drills or plans to teach campers or counselors what to do during a flood.
- The camp showed a culture of strict obedience that paired inexperienced counselors with very young campers.
- Flood warnings were ignored or not taken seriously by the camp staff.
- Communication during the emergency was poor, delaying evacuation efforts.
- The investigation focused on the July Fourth flood near the Guadalupe River in Texas.
- Texas officials are reviewing complaints against Camp Mystic while considering license renewal.
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