“Devastating Texas Floods: Over 20 Girls Missing from All-Girls Summer Camp as Families Plead for Answers”
This Friday, catastrophic flash floods swept through the Guadalupe River area in Kerr County, Texas, following over 5–10 inches of rain overnight. The deluge caused water levels to rise nearly 26 feet in under an hour—far surpassing warnings given and overwhelming local terrain
Anxious parents have been overwhelmingly active on social media—posting photos of their daughters from Camp Mystic along with desperate requests for information and urgent updates One mother, heartbroken in an Ingram reunification center, shared her first insight: “My kids are safe, but knowing others are still missing is just eating me alive”
👩👧 Children Missing, Others Rescued
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Camp Mystic, a longstanding Christian girls’ camp established in 1926, had around 750 campers when the flood struck fAuthorities reported 23–25 girls remain unaccounted for, many from riverside cabins directly hit by floodwatersApproximately 237 people have been rescued thus far, including older campers evacuated by helicopter from higher ground
🧭 Rescue Efforts Underway
Search operations are in full swing, involving:
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14 helicopters, boats, drones, game wardens, firefighters, and emergency teams Evacuations by boat and helicopter from Senior Hill and isolated areas
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Fifteen additional missing campers reported from local RV parks and mobile home communities inundated by floodwaters
🗣️ Officials Urge Help, Prayers
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asked Texans to pray “on-your-knees” for their safe return
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Sen. Pete Flores praised rescue responders and highlighted that the first 24–48 hours are crucial for saving lives
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Kerr County Sheriff confirmed at least 23 missing, while deaths have risen to at least 24 across the county
💔 A Reunification Center Amidst Ecstasy and Grief
A reunification hub at Ingram’s elementary school has been the scene of emotional reunions—campers transported there in socks and soaked clothing—alongside the grief of families still waiting
🌩️ Why It Happened
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The Guadalupe River surged a record-breaking 26–34 feet in less than an hour, undermining flood warning systems in the region
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Historically dry, the land saw hyper-rapid runoff due to drought-hardened soil, exacerbating flood impact .
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Local topography—part of “flash flood alley,” surrounded by century-old camps and wooded gorges—made the cabins untenable under extreme conditions
🔍 What’s Ahead
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Continuing helicopter and ground searches, including monitoring tree canopies and washed-out roads.
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Ongoing family reunification efforts and updates from Camp Mystic—parents informed directly if their child was confirmed safe
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Emphasis on community support, including prayer circles, donations via Texas Hill Country charities, and coordinated relief
✅ How You Can Help
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Report sightings and footage: Officials ask anyone who may have captured camper images or rescue scenes to share them.
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Share social media appeals: Extend the reach of parents’ calls nationwide.
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Support relief efforts: Donate or volunteer through trusted Texas-based relief organizations and Camp Mystic partners.