"Edward Eastland, a family member running the camp, expressed remorse, stating, 'We tried our hardest that night and it wasn't enough to save your daughters.' He acknowledged the anger from families, saying, 'I have no excuses.'"
"Investigators reported that the camp did not have an evacuation plan and mishandled the emergency, which contributed to the tragic loss of life during the flood."
Camp Mystic, a Christian all-girls camp in Texas, will not reopen this summer after a flash flood killed 25 children and two counselors last year. The camp withdrew its application for a 2026 operating license after hearings revealed it lacked an evacuation plan and mishandled the emergency. Family members of the victims expressed their grief and frustration during the hearings. The camp's management acknowledged their failures and the anger of the victims' families, stating they had not met new safety requirements.
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