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Camp Mystic: Why were so many people killed there during Texas floods?

Camp Mystic: Why were so many people killed there during Texas floods?

Summary

Recent floods in Texas caused the deaths of 135 people, including campers and staff from Camp Mystic. BBC Verify's Jake Horton investigated why Kerr County, Texas, was so severely impacted.

Key Facts

  • Floods in Texas resulted in 135 deaths.
  • Camp Mystic lost at least 27 campers and staff due to the floods.
  • Jake Horton from BBC Verify visited Kerr County to explore the situation.
  • Kerr County was notably affected during the Texas floods.
  • Other floods in the US, like those in New Mexico, also caused deaths and destruction.

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