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Richard ‘Dick’ Eastland, Camp Mystic’s 74-year-old owner, died while leading campers to safety during the devastating floods
Richard “Dick” Eastland, the owner and director of Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, died while helping campers get to ...
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In Texas, the Cost of Early Warnings Was Paid in Death
According to Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, the county's top elected official, "the public reeled at the cost" of flash flood ...
Texas flood death toll hits 67 with beloved teacher, soccer coach and wife ID’d as latest victims
The death toll from the catastrophic Texas floods has risen to at least 82 — with dozens more people missing and the number of those killed only expected to rise as the Lone Star State sifts ...
For years, she photographed life at Camp Mystic. Now, she’s grieving from South Philly.
Since Friday, Joynton has been reflecting on her time at Camp Mystic, connecting with other former staff and alumni, and ...
Days Before Flooding Killed at Least 27 Campers and Counselors, Inspectors Signed Off on Camp’s Disaster Plan
Camp Mystic confirmed it had a plan for natural disasters during an inspection on Wednesday, July 2. Two days later, ...
Summer camp tragedies: When an American dream turns into a nightmare
At least 27 died in one of the worst disasters ever for summer camps. The tragedy shines a spotlight on America's camps and ...