While campers expected festivities at Camp Mystic, they were abruptly awakened by severe thunderstorms and rising floodwaters from the Guadalupe River. Camp counselors attempted rescue amidst chaos, resulting in tragic fatalities, especially among younger children in specific cabins, leading to 78 confirmed deaths and ongoing search efforts for the missing. Governor Greg Abbott called the scene traumatic and spoke to the urgency of search operations as another round of flooding threatened the area. The sudden nature of the flood, with limited prior warnings from the National Weather Service, contributed to the devastation.
The floodwaters of the Guadalupe River rose rapidly, shocking campers at Camp Mystic who were expecting a fun day of celebrations. Many were awakened by thunder and lightning.
At least 78 people died, including 28 children, and dozens remain missing, with 11 children still unaccounted for from Camp Mystic. It marked one of the deadliest freshwater floods in decades.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott described the aftermath at Camp Mystic as 'nothing short of horrific' after witnessing the challenges faced by the children.
The National Weather Service issued its first flood watch for the area shortly before the flood, offering little warning for the catastrophic events that followed.
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