Many girls went to the Texas Hill County for a summer camp, but are reportedly missing. During the summer camp, the weather conditions on the hill deteriorated, and heavy rain took over the whole area. However, the rain was not just heavy, but it covered the intensity equal to a month’s rain. This led to a flash flood, due to which a dozen girls have gone missing in the high waves of the river. As per reports, 23 girls are missing, while the Guadalupe River is overflowing due to heavy rainfall. The sudden flood washed away the buildings and cabins made at Camp Mystic. Other than that, 700 girls were present at the camp when this incident happened but were rescued before any other unfortunate incident occurred.
Other than this, many other towns like Hunt are hit by a similar density of rainfall, i.e., a 6.5-foot rise in the water level in less than 2 hours. Moreover, heavy rainfall is expected to continue till Saturday, with the hope that no other significant change will not observed.
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What is the Status of Missing Reports at Camp Mystic?
Camp Mystic is a Christian girls’ summer camp that happens every year near the Guadalupe River in Texas Hill County. However, such an incident has not been recorded at the river for about a century, as per The New York Times. In all these years, the missing reports have not been reported in such a huge number. The facilities provided by the camp included a recreational hall, which was constructed from local trees.
On Friday morning, the parents were informed about the status of the catastrophic flood and how the search and rescue teams are trying to do their best to search for the missing girls. Also, they have told them that they do not have any other facilities like electricity, water, or Wi-fi to maintain contact for much longer. They have insisted that those who can help them in this situation, as the nearby highway has washed away due to flood-like conditions.
The camp was first established in 1912, after which it has continued under the same family in the legacy. The current owners of Camp Mystic are Dick and Tweety Eastland, who are responsible for running and organizing the camp since 1970. No one observed such an incident for a long time, which makes this news even more concerning.
As per the post of The New York Times, this camp mainly included the daughters of rich political families in Texas, as it has been established for over a century. However, the river water rose by around 20 feet in less than 2 hours, which caused heavy flooding in these areas.
Parents’ Actions in the Camp Mystic’s catastrophic Flood Incident
Parents are worried about their kids, especially those who are missing. They are posting the missing poster of their young daughter to help them find her as soon as possible. As per Kerr County Sheriff, Larry Leitha, 24 people were found dead at the site, while there is no sign of the missing cases as yet. By Friday night, the police confirmed that 237 people had been rescued from the flood-prone site, of which 167 people were rescued with the help of the helicopters. All these details were disclosed while Kerr County Sheriff, Larry Leitha, was in a press conference with local and state officials on the night of Friday. More than 20 girls are still missing, which has concerned the authorities and the parents.
Search and Rescue Continues in the Texas Hill County
Three helicopters are still on the way to help the communities stuck in the middle of the flooded area. While many have been rescued, there are a lot of people who have gone missing, while many need rescue due to the heavy rain and pressure the Guadalupe River sent to the nearby areas, including the campsite. The people who have been swept away by the water pressure are still being searched and will be searched throughout the night. Helicopters are still hovering around the area to get some clues on the missing people.
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Conclusion
The authorities have stated that rainfall of such density is a once-in-100-year incident, where a lot of property and life loss is experienced. As the area is entirely flooded, entering it was also a big task for the rescue team, who are searching for people tirelessly. Meanwhile, the parents are putting up posters of their daughters and asking the people to inform them if they have seen or have any idea about their whereabouts.
