Tragedy Strikes Camp Mystic as Flash Floods Claim Lives of 43 in Texas Including 15 Children

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KERRVILLE, Texas — As floodwaters recede from Camp Mystic, the identities of some of the 43 victims, including 15 children, who died in the flash floods are emerging. The storm, which brought nearly a foot of rain, left 27 girls from the camp unaccounted for, prompting Governor Greg Abbott to assure that rescue efforts would continue. The camp, established in 1926, has been devastated, with many families anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones as officials face scrutiny over the adequacy of flood warnings in the area.