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Camp Mystic Director Testifies on 2025 Flood Tragedy

4/14/2026

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  • Edward Eastland, director of Camp Mystic in Texas, testified about the 2025 flood that killed 27 campers and counselors.
  • Eastland said he did not see early warnings from federal and state agencies before the storm.
  • He claimed staff relied on weather apps and a mobile alert system, which he believed were sufficient.
  • Families have sued the camp for negligence, and the plan to reopen has drawn outrage and investigations.