Texas Flash Floods Kill 67 Including 21 Children at Multiple Sites

Devastating flash floods in central Texas have claimed at least 67 lives, including 21 children, with many still missing after the Guadalupe River surged 30 feet beyond its normal level. Among the victims were young campers and staff from Camp Mystic, an all-girls private Christian summer camp, where several girls died or remain unaccounted for after the sudden flooding. The camp director, Richard 'Dick' Eastland, died while trying to rescue the girls amidst the floodwaters caused by a month’s worth of rain in minutes. Families have shared tragic stories of lost loved ones, including counselor Chloe Childress and young campers such as Renee Smajstrla, highlighting the profound impact on the community. Authorities continue search efforts while grappling with the scale of the disaster, and survivors recount harrowing experiences as they escaped rising waters. This tragedy is a grim reminder of past Texas floods, such as the 1987 disaster that similarly swept away campers along the Guadalupe River, underscoring ongoing vulnerabilities to flash flooding in the region.