04-07-2025
At least 13 are dead and 20 missing from a girls camp in a catastrophic Texas flood
Extreme flooding in Central Texas left at least 13 dead and at least 20 girls missing from Camp Mysitic, a Christian camp along the Guadalupe River.
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said at a press conferences on Friday afternoon that there were 13 confirmed fatalities resulting from the torrential rains that hit Kerville early in the morning.
"There's still several people unaccounted for," Leitha added.
Camp Mystic, located in Hunt, Texas, has 750 campers, according to the New York Times; 20 girls are unaccounted for, according to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
The Kerr County Sheriff's Department said on Facebook that it was respondng to a "catastrophic flooding event."
"Our Office is working with a wide variety of local and state agencies to respond to calls and rescues," the deparmtnet wrote on facebook. "The entire county is an extremely active scene. Residents are encouraged to shelter in place and not attempt travel. Those near creeks, streams, and the Guadalupe River should immediately move to higher ground."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
