Camp Mystic Flood Devastation: 27 Confirmed Dead in Texas Summer Camp Tragedy

KERR COUNTY, Texas – A harrowing flash flood event over the Fourth of July weekend at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp along the Guadalupe River, has tragically claimed the lives of at least 27 campers and counselors. The devastating incident unfolded rapidly, turning a summer retreat into a scene of unimaginable chaos and loss.

As heavy rains began to pour on the morning of July 4th, an emergency weather alert warned of life-threatening flash flooding in Kerr County. Despite the warnings, approximately 750 campers, some as young as seven, were asleep when floodwaters violently surged through the cabins. Accounts from survivors detail desperate measures taken by counselors to protect the girls, including writing names on their skin for identification and navigating chest-deep waters in the dark.

The severity of the disaster became starkly clear as cabins were submerged, doors ripped apart, and belongings swept away. Girls and staff sought refuge on higher ground, in recreation halls, or even on cabin roofs, enduring hours of fear, prayer, and uncertainty. Rescue efforts, involving local, state, and federal crews, commenced immediately, with helicopters and boats scouring the area for survivors.

Days after the initial flooding, the full scope of the tragedy emerged, confirming 27 fatalities. The Camp Mystic community, which spans generations, is now grappling with the profound grief and devastation of losing young lives in what was meant to be a joyful summer experience. Vigils and tributes are being held as families and former campgoers mourn the victims and reflect on the beloved institution’s tragic fate.

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