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Camp Mystic Faces Criminal Investigation After 28 Died in Texas Flood Horror, Including 25 Child Campers

Texas Rangers are investigating Camp Mystic leadership over the deaths of 28 people during the July 2025 Guadalupe River floods, amid allegations of inadequate emergency planning.

International Business Times UK · 14h ago

Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic

Court documents show that Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls amid devastating flooding in Texas last year

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Texas Rangers pursuing criminal investigation of Camp Mystic, court documents show

In an affidavit, the Rangers said they believe camp leaders committed multiple crimes including manslaughter in connection with the deaths of 27 campers and counselors in the July 2025 flood.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 22

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Climate change driving more rains that lead to deadly flash floods, experts say

Over the last month, states across the country have experienced record rainfall and flash flooding

The Guardian - US · Jul 17

Child wearing snorkel is rescued from catastrophic flooding close to Camp Mystic

A child wearing a snorkel was saved by rescuers from catastrophic flooding close to Camp Mystic, where dozens of people died in 2025.

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Texas Faces Fresh Flood Emergency as Communities Relive Trauma of Last Year's Camp Mystic Disaster

Torrential rains in Texas have forced evacuations and rescues, highlighting ongoing flood risks a year after a deadly disaster. Emergency measures are in place as communities brace for more rain.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

Texas declares emergency amid high risk of flash flooding a year after state was hit by Camp Mystic disaster that killed 28

Severe weather will hit nearly 60 counties, with flash flood warnings in effect for parts of south-central Texas

The Independent UK · Jul 14

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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after 28 people died in 2025 Texas floods

Camp owners said total debt exceeds $10m in chapter 11 filing after catastrophic flood last July

The Guardian - US · Jun 24

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy a year after floods killed 28 girls and staff in Texas

Families of the victims filed a lawsuit in November saying camp operators failed to take necessary steps to protect the girls

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Camp Mystic’s top medical officer ‘abandoned’ campers and staff by evacuating her own family in deadly flood, documents show

Mary Elizabeth Eastland’s nursing license has been temporarily suspended after Texas officials claimed she ‘unnecessarily’ exposed campers to a ‘risk of harm’ during last summer’s deadly flood

The Independent UK · May 21

Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood

A Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic’s co-director in a scathing order that accuses her of not helping children evacuate during last year’s catastrophic floods

The Independent UK · May 21

Camp Mystic halts summer reopening after Texas flood deaths

Decision follows pressure from lawmakers and families as investigations continue into response to deadly disaster

The Guardian - US · Apr 30

Camp Mystic director says ‘we tried our hardest’ in deadly flood: ‘It wasn’t enough to save your daughters’

Tearful testimony details missed warnings and lack of plan as families oppose reopening of Texas camp

The Guardian - US · Apr 29

Camp Mystic director cries ‘we tried our hardest’ in tearful apology to families of 27 campers killed in flood

Legislators questioned several of the decisions made during the flood that delayed an evacuation and ultimately cost lives

The Independent UK · Apr 29

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The Independent UK · Apr 28

Camp Mystic director offers tearful apology to victims' families during legislative hearing

One of the directors of Camp Mystic has offered a tearful apology to the families of the 25 girls and two teen counselors killed in the 2025 Texas flood

The Independent UK · Apr 28

A timeline of key events in the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas

Twenty-five girls and two teenage camp counselors were killed when an all-girls Christian camp in Texas was overrun by floodwaters during the July 4 holiday last year

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says

Young and inexperienced Camp Mystic counselors were not trained to handle flood and other emergency situations, and feared making decisions on their own

The Texas Tribune · Apr 27

Poor preparation doomed Camp Mystic victims, investigator tells Texas lawmakers in harrowing account

The summer camp hadn’t prepared counselors and staff with adequate emergency training, an evacuation plan or flood preparedness supplies, the investigator concluded.

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The Independent UK · Apr 24

Camp Mystic denied license to reopen until safety plan is updated following deadly flood last summer

‘Most youth camps have received a notice of deficiency letter for their emergency plan due to the statutory changes and increased emergency plan requirements,’ a DSHS spokesperson said

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

The security guard at Camp Mystic the night of last year’s deadly flood has acknowledged that if there was a general evacuation order early in the storm, lives could've been saved

The Independent UK · Apr 14

Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency

The medical officer for the Texas summer camp where 27 girls were killed in a flood last year has testified that she still has not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency that regulates camps

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Camp Mystic director wasn’t aware of flood risk, missed warnings issued before storm

Families of several of the girls who died have sued the camp’s operators, arguing that camp officials failed to take necessary steps to protect the campers as life-threatening floodwaters approached

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8

Amid license review, Camp Mystic being investigated by Texas Rangers and state health officials

Camp Mystic filed to renew its license in March. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has repeatedly urged state officials to reject the application.

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bid

Texas health regulators have told Camp Mystic’s owners they are investigating hundreds of complaints following last year’s deadly floods that killed 27 girls

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Camp Mystic parents seek stronger camp regulations in other states

The parents of an Alabama girl who was killed at camp Mystic are seeking more safety oversight on summer camps

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