Texas Hill Country Floods Kill 70 Including Summer Camp Directors

Devastating flash floods in Kerr County, Texas, have claimed the lives of at least 82 people, including beloved summer camp directors Dick Eastland of Camp Mystic and Jane Ragsdale of Heart O’ the Hills. Eastland heroically died while attempting to rescue young girls from the rapidly rising Guadalupe River, with his grandson and community members paying tribute to his bravery and lifelong dedication to the camp. Ragsdale, described as the 'heart and soul' of Heart O’ the Hills, drowned while trying to warn and save counselors during the flooding, leaving a profound impact on the local community and camp alumni. The Guadalupe River rose dramatically in a short time, overwhelming camps and prompting ongoing search and rescue operations for dozens still missing. Families and friends mourn the losses while rescue teams continue to scour the affected areas, grappling with the scale of the disaster as the death toll is expected to rise. The tragedy has brought widespread grief and highlighted the courageous efforts of those who tried to protect children amid the severe weather event.