Summary
Parents of girls who died in a flood while staying at Camp Mystic in Texas shared their experiences with lawmakers. The flood on July 4 caused by heavy rain led to the deaths of 27 girls when their cabins were overwhelmed by water from the Guadalupe River. Texas lawmakers are now thinking about changing flood safety laws for camps.
Key Facts
- The flood occurred in Kerr County, Texas, on July 4.
- 27 girls lost their lives at Camp Mystic due to the flood.
- The flood was caused by heavy rain that made the Guadalupe River overflow.
- Parents of the deceased girls gave emotional testimonies about their loss.
- Texas lawmakers are considering changes in flood safety regulations for camps.
- At least 121 people died overall in the flooding disaster.
