Camp Mystic, Texas and flash flood
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Richard "Dick" Eastland, the late owner of Camp Mystic who died in last week's flooding, was aware of the dangers of the Guadalupe River and previously advocated for change in warning systems.
About 700 children were at Camp Mystic when flash floods hit on Friday. Here's what we know about the storied summer camp for girls.
Camp Mystic owner Richard “Dick” Eastland has been confirmed dead, attempting to heroically rescue some of his campers before they were swept away in the deadly Texas floodwaters.
Camp Mystic's director Richard 'Dick' Eastland, 70, is confirmed to have lost his life during the Texas flash floods
Richard “Dick” Eastland, the owner and director of Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, died while helping campers get to safety during the devastating floods that impacted the area last week. Eastland, who was the third generation from his family to manage the camp, was 74.
The death toll in the devastating Guadalupe River flash flood in Texas has risen to 51 — including 28 adults and 15 children in Kerr County, officials said in a grim Saturday night update.
About 700 children were at Camp Mystic when flash floods hit on Friday. Here's what we know about the storied summer camp for girls.
The longtime owner and director of Camp Mystic Dick Eastland died while trying to save and protect campers from rushing floodwaters.