Texas Floods Kill 50, 27 Girls Missing Camp Mystic

Severe flash flooding caused by record rains on July 4 devastated Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp along the Guadalupe River in Texas, resulting in at least 51 deaths, including 15 children. The floodwaters rose dramatically—by as much as 26 feet within 45 minutes—sweeping through low-lying cabins where the youngest girls were sleeping, leading to the confirmed deaths of at least five girls aged 8 and 9. Approximately 27 girls remain missing, prompting a massive search-and-rescue operation involving over 1,700 personnel and federal assistance. Campers on higher ground survived, but the camp was largely destroyed, leaving behind a scene of significant destruction and distress. Texas officials, including the Lieutenant Governor and Homeland Security Secretary, have expressed deep concern and commitment to finding all missing persons. President Donald Trump described the disaster as "terrible and chilling" and pledged additional support from the White House.