# Texas Camp Investigated for 27 Flood Deaths

> Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic.
- Title: Texas Camp Investigated for 27 Flood Deaths · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic. camp mystic, texas, flood · reported by ABC7 New York.
- Keywords: camp mystic, texas, flood, manslaughter, negligent homicide, child abandonment, texas rangers, richard eastland, eastland family, camp director, news, local
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/texas-investigators-seek-evidence-manslaughter-other-crimes-27-flood-deaths-camp-mystic/19859325
- Published: 2026-09-23T00:26:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: camp mystic, texas, flood, manslaughter, negligent homicide, child abandonment, texas rangers, richard eastland, eastland family, camp director, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter or negligent homicide in 27 girls' deaths during 2025 floods at Camp Mystic.