From ABC7 New York · · 1m 10s
Texas Camp Investigated for 27 Flood Deaths
Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic.
In brief
Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic. Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter or negligent homicide in 27 girls' deaths during 2025 floods at Camp Mystic. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Investigation underway
Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter or negligent homicide in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic.
Search warrants filed
Investigators sought electronic communications of Camp Mystic owners to find evidence of manslaughter, negligent homicide, child abandonment or other crimes.
Texas Rangers report
Brant Johnston, Texas Rangers, wrote Camp Mystic had inadequate emergency plans, no drills, and insufficient adult counselors in cabins.
Safety failures
Camp Mystic owners neglected to move children from low-lying cabins despite monitoring flood warnings.
Risk disregard
Johnston concluded Camp Mystic was aware of and consciously disregarded a substantial risk of death to campers.
Flood timeline
Twenty-five campers and two teenage counselors died when the Guadalupe River flooded on July 4, 2025.
Camp bankruptcy
Camp Mystic filed for bankruptcy reorganization after 27 girls died in 2025 floods.
What it means
Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter or negligent homicide in 27 girls' deaths during 2025 floods at Camp Mystic.
