Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls in Texas, suffered massive flooding, leading to two dozen campers being reported missing and at least 24 fatalities due to a powerful storm. Established in 1926 and operated by the same family since 1939, the camp has a notable history, hosting daughters of prominent Texas politicians. The camp's current directors represent the third generation of family management. Rescue efforts are ongoing for those still unaccounted for, while the storm raised the Guadalupe River dramatically in a short time.
Rescue crews continue to search for two dozen children from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls in the Texas Hill Country. The powerful storm that raised the Guadalupe River by 26 feet in just 45 minutes on Friday has killed at least 24 people.
Camp Mystic was first established in 1926 by "Doc" Stewart, a University of Texas coach. In 1939, it was purchased by Agnes Stacy and her husband "Pop" Stacy.
The camp has reportedly drawn girls from top Texas families during its century-long history. The daughters of Texas Governors Price Daniel, Dan Moody, and John Connally have attended.
The current owners and executive directors are Dick and Tweety Eastland, who are the third generation to manage Camp Mystic.
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