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Camp Mystic's Medical Officer Admits Reporting Failures After Flood Tragedy

4/15/2026

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Mary Liz Eastland, the medical officer for Camp Mystic, testified about the deaths of 27 girls in a flood last year.
She admitted she did not report the fatalities to state health regulators within 24 hours, as required.
Camp Mystic's reopening application is under review amid ongoing investigations.
Both Eastlands faced intense questioning about their actions during the disaster.
Edward Eastland described harrowing attempts to save campers during the flood.

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Story summary

Mary Liz Eastland, the medical officer for Camp Mystic, testified about the deaths of 27 girls in a flood last year.
She admitted she did not report the fatalities to state health regulators within 24 hours, as required.
Camp Mystic's reopening application is under review amid ongoing investigations.
Both Eastlands faced intense questioning about their actions during the disaster.
Edward Eastland described harrowing attempts to save campers during the flood.