Tragedy at Camp Mystic: Texas Floods Devastate Waterfront Community

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Camp Mystic in Texas, led by the Eastland family for decades, suffered a devastating flash flood on July 4, 2025, resulting in 27 deaths, including the camp owner Dick Eastland, highlighting concerns about camp safety and the camp's unaccredited status. Despite the tragedy, alumni and the family remain loyal, emphasizing the camp's legacy and community bonds.
- Before the Central Texas Floods, the Owners of Camp Mystic Were a Fixture The New York Times
- Texas Flood Survivors Recount Night of Terror at Waterfront Campgrounds The New York Times
- Texas Mom Tells Daughter, 6, Friend Died in Camp Mystic Flood (Exclusive) People.com
- Father on a mission to bring his son home: "I'll stay as long as it takes" KABB
- See how the Texas floods unfolded and why Camp Mystic was in a hazardous location USA Today
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