Tragic Floods at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas Claim Two Young Lives and Leave Dozens Missing Hunt, TX — A devastating flash flood swept through Camp Mystic in the early hours of Friday morning, claiming the lives of two young campers and leaving dozens unaccounted for in what is being described as one of the most heartbreaking natural disasters to hit the Texas Hill Country in recent years.
The floodwaters, fueled by torrential overnight storms, overwhelmed the banks of the Guadalupe River and surged into the historic all-girls summer camp, located in the remote town of Hunt. Emergency responders were dispatched just after 3:00 a.m. when distress calls were made by staff members trapped with campers in flooded cabins and pavilions.Authorities confirmed the deaths of two girls, both under the age of 12, whose bodies were recovered downstream.
Their identities are being withheld pending notification of family members. The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office reported that rescue operations are ongoing, with more than 30 campers and staff still unaccounted for as of Friday evening.Search and rescue teams, including swift water specialists, helicopters, and canine units, have been deployed throughout the area.
Parents from across the state and country are arriving in Hunt, anxiously awaiting news of their children.Camp Mystic, a century-old institution renowned for fostering leadership and personal growth among young girls, had over 200 campers enrolled for the summer session. Many of the campers were asleep in riverside cabins when the flooding began.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement offering prayers and state resources, declaring a local emergency to expedite aid.As the community grieves this unimaginable loss, efforts remain focused on the search for survivors. Counselors and crisis teams are now being made available to families and staff reeling from the tragedy. A hotline has been set up for relatives seeking information.
