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Camp Mystic Flood Death Toll Tops 100 as Search Operations Continue

Recovery teams comb the flood-hit grounds of the century-old girls’ camp to locate missing campers days after flash floods swept the Guadalupe River

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Jenna Bush Hager gets emotional discussing the deadly floods in her home state of Texas.

Overview

  • As of July 9, search and recovery teams have confirmed more than 100 fatalities at Camp Mystic, with several campers and counselors still unaccounted for
  • Camp Mystic’s official website expressed deep grief, noted ongoing coordination with local and state authorities, and asked for prayers and privacy for affected families
  • Jenna Bush Hager detailed her family’s multigenerational ties to the camp and described the emotional challenge of sending her own children to Texas camps following the tragedy
  • Former President George W. Bush issued a statement offering prayers for grieving families and thanking first responders and volunteers aiding the recovery effort
  • Camp director Richard “Dick” Eastland was among those killed while attempting to rescue campers, and communities have begun holding memorials to honor his decades-long legacy