Camp Mystic says it is mourning loss of 27 campers, counselors in Texas flooding

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2 days ago

Camp Mystic said in a statement that 27 of its campers and counselors died in the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, over the Fourth of July weekend.
'Camp Mystic is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors following the catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe river,' the camp said in the statement posted to its website. 'Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly.'
The camp said search and rescue operations continue, and it is in communication with local and state authorities 'who are tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girls.'
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office stated that, as of Sunday morning, 11 campers from Camp Mystic and one counselor were still unaccounted for.
'We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from community, first responders, and officials at every level. We ask for your continued prayers, respect and privacy for each of our families affected. May the Lord continue to wrap His presence around all of us,' the statement continued.
Kerr County, where Camp Mystic and other summer camps are located, confirmed 68 deaths total from the flooding, including 40 adults and 28 children, the sheriff's office said Sunday evening. At least 14 people from other counties were confirmed dead, The Associated Press reported.
Trump signed a 'major disaster declaration' for Kerr County on Sunday morning, 'to ensure that our Brave First Responders immediately have the resources they need,' he wrote in a Truth Social post.
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