Camp Mystic Flooding: Delays, Tragedy, and Heartfelt Messages

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The camp leader at Camp Mystic in Texas delayed evacuating despite a severe flood warning, leading to fatalities among children and counselors during the Hill Country floods. The leader received the warning at 1:14 am but only began evacuating at 2:30 am, after conferring with family. The incident highlights communication issues and delayed responses amid a chaotic emergency, with ongoing investigations into the response efforts and search for missing persons.
- Texas camp leader waited over an hour after flood warning to evacuate The Guardian
- Camp Mystic began evacuating 45 minutes after 'life-threatening flash flooding' alert: Spokesperson ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- In the dark, amid screams, a Camp Mystic counselor had 16 girls and one headlamp The Washington Post
- How the Tragedy at Camp Mystic Unfolded, Cabin by Cabin The Wall Street Journal
- 8-Year-Old's Mom Receives Letter from Her After She Died in Camp Mystic Flooding: 'I'm Just So Grateful' (Exclusive) People.com
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