Tragedy Strikes Camp Mystic as Texas Floods Claim Lives and Leave Families Desperate
I can barely begin to describe the heartbreak that’s unfolding in Kerr County, Texas, right now. As I speak, emergency responders are still combing the flooded banks of the Guadalupe River after a catastrophic flash flood tore through the Hill Country—leaving devastation, fear, and immense sorrow in its wake.
It all started early Friday morning, July 4th, when a sudden deluge of rain caused the Guadalupe River to swell nearly 30 feet—rising an astonishing 20 feet in just one hour. The surge overwhelmed the area, sweeping away everything in its path, including a cherished girls-only Christian summer camp known as Camp Mystic. What should have been a joyful holiday weekend for families turned into a nightmare.
As of now, at least six people have tragically lost their lives. Two young campers, Eloise Peck and Lila Bonner, remain missing. And while many girls have been accounted for, families across Texas are living in agony, waiting for updates, clinging to their phones and praying for news they can bear to hear. Some parents only learned of the missing status through a heart-wrenching email from the camp—stating clearly: “If your daughter is not accounted for, you have been notified.”
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Evacuations began in the dead of night. Images show young girls wading through ankle-deep water, flashlights flickering, trying to reach higher ground. Helicopters have been deployed for search and rescue operations. Roads and highways around the area have literally washed away. Entire sections of Kerr County are inaccessible, and officials are urging people to shelter in place and avoid traveling anywhere near the flood zones.
Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster in Kerr County, with the National Guard, water rescue teams, and emergency services fully activated. Senator Ted Cruz took to social media, urging the nation to “pray for Camp Mystic,” noting he’d personally spoken to President Trump, who reportedly promised federal support.
Meanwhile, the Kerrville Public Utility Board reports nearly 3,000 people without power, and even local funeral homes are overwhelmed. Walmart is serving as a temporary reunification center for separated families, and shelters are being opened throughout the region. The Red Cross is on the ground, offering what aid they can amid the chaos.
Kerr County officials describe the situation as “once-in-a-lifetime.” Some are calling it the worst flood the region has ever seen.
But beyond the numbers, this is a deeply human story. Families sending their daughters off for a summer of memories at a beloved camp, only to be met with tragedy. As we watch the rescue efforts unfold, we hold tight to hope that the missing will be found safe—and that those who lost loved ones know they are not alone in their grief.
This isn’t just another news headline. This is a community crying out, and we owe them our attention, our compassion, and our support.
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