ar-old cousin, Janie Hunt, in the devastating Texas floods that have claimed at least 82 lives, including 28 children. Janie was at Camp Mystic, a Christian all-girls summer camp on the Guadalupe River in Wimberley, Texas.
Over 750 campers were staying there when the Guadalupe River suddenly surged up to 30 feet above normal, flooding the area. The youngest girls sleeping in cabins near the river were the most vulnerable, and many remain missing. The camp director, Richard “Dick” Eastland, died trying to save the girls as the floodwaters rose.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a statewide day of prayer and promised a full investigation into the disaster. Emergency crews have rescued over 850 people so far, but search efforts continue.
Questions have arisen about the timing and effectiveness of flood warnings. Although the National Weather Service issued alerts, local officials say communication failures prevented timely warnings. The local Weather Service office has been short-staffed since April due to federal budget cuts.
President Donald Trump downplayed responsibility, calling it a “100-year catastrophe.” Meanwhile, families like the Hunts continue to grieve and hold onto their faith as rescue operations go on.
