Camp Mystic, Kerr County and floods
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From mud where vegetation once grew to debris scattered everywhere — see how one Texas camp is bouncing back from the Guadalupe River floods.
The words "American Camp Association Accredited" is what some parent tells KXAN investigators they look for before deciding on a summer camp.
SAN ANTONIO - According to local officials, 24 children who had been at summer camp are unaccounted for after flooding swept through the Kerr County campground.
After over 100 were killed in Texas flash floods, Michigan camps grieve and remind families of their safety regulations.
Thirteen people are dead and more than 20 people unaccounted for after heavy rain lashed Texas, leading to "catastrophic" flooding. Children are among the dead, and about 23 campers from a summer camp in the area, Camp Mystic, are unaccounted for, said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has taken on the duties of acting governor.
East Texas camps emphasize safety and reassurance after Kerr County flooding leaves over 100 dead, urging communication and trust for a secure camping experience.
Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority have tried several times to get funding to upgrade flood alerts on the river, dating back to 2016.