A girls' summer camp cut short by deadly disaster
Summary
A severe flood in Texas hit Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp on the Guadalupe River, causing numerous deaths and leaving several individuals missing. The flooding affected multiple camps in the area, prompting ongoing search and rescue efforts and questions about why the camps were so close to the river.Key Facts
- Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp in Texas, was hit by a deadly flood.
- Eight-year-old Renee Smajstrla was among those who died in the flood.
- At least 59 people, including the camp director, have been confirmed dead.
- Eleven campers and one counselor are still missing.
- The floodwaters came with little warning, causing extensive damage.
- The flood also affected another girls' camp, Heart O' the Hills, but it was out of session.
- Questions have arisen about the camps' proximity to the river and the evacuation procedures.
- Search and rescue teams are working continuously, and a state of emergency has been declared by the governor.
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