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Amazon S3 on MSNTragedy Strikes Camp Mystic: The Guadalupe River Flood's TollIn Central Texas, the Guadalupe River has become a site of sorrow following a catastrophic flood that has claimed the lives of over 120 individuals, with more than 150 still missing. The serene Mystic Springs area,
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
At least 19 of the cabins at Camp Mystic were located in designated flood zones, including some in an area deemed “extremely hazardous” by the county.
Generations of parents sent their daughters to the Christian camp on the Guadalupe. It suffered floods over the years but no one foresaw tragedy.
With more than 170 still missing, communities must reconcile how to pick up the pieces around a waterway that remains both a wellspring and a looming menace.
Camp Mystic, the summer haven torn apart by a deadly flood, has been a getaway for girls to make lifelong friends and find “ways to grow spiritually.”
MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION: The catastrophic flooding struck on Friday, causing a surge of 20 to 26 feet on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, causing widespread damage. President Donald Trump has signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, which is west of Austin.
Pamela Brown, CNN’s chief investigative correspondent, shared memories during a live broadcast in an off-the-cuff moment with an anchor.