Harrowing photos show flood aftermath at Camp Mystic
Crosses hang from a wall with flood marks at Camp Mystic, July 7. The Christian girls' summer camp in central Texas said on Monday that at least 27 campers and counselors were among those who perished in the catastrophic flooding on the July 4th weekend. REUTERS/Marco Bello Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab
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