Flash floods in Central Texas have sparked concern over camper safety as search-and-rescue efforts intensify.
KERRVILLE, Texas — At the all-girls Camp Mystic, along the Guadalupe River, 11 campers and a counselor are still not accounted for in the aftermath of history and deadly floods.
At a Sunday morning news conference, Kerr County’s sheriff provided the updated number, adding that 59 bodies have been recovered in the county after the July Fourth emergency. Of those found dead, 21 are children. State officials, along with Kerr County authorities, are expected to provide another update Sunday afternoon.
The camp had more than 700 kids, many of whom are from out of town. Officials say parents have been notified if their kids are among those missing.
Staff notified parents that all campers at Cypress Lake and Senior Hill are accounted for, adding that those whose daughters are “not accounted for” have been notified.
“We are working with search and rescue currently,” the camp said in its communication. “The highway has washed away so we are struggling to get more help. Please continue to pray and send any help if you have contacts to do so.”
KENS 5 confirmed that Kellyanne Lytal and Lainey Landry are among the missing children.
Officials say the Ingram Elementary School will be the rendezvous point for Camp Mystic campers to reunite with families. Reports say rescued campers will be transferred via helicopter.
Those rescued were first brought to Ingram High School to be medically evaluated. Helicopters could be seen making numerous trips to drop off individuals—some of them children.
Representatives from Mo Ranch along the Guadalupe River say all campers and families from that camp are safe and accounted for.
Parents with kids at the camps are urged to contact camp officials directly.
This is a developing story.