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Texas Camp Mystic Closes Summer After Flood Killing 27

5/1/2026

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Camp Mystic will stay closed for the summer after the July 4, 2025 flash flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors.
The owners postponed the season rather than rush to meet newly enacted Texas health and safety regulations.
Texas health investigators said the camp failed to comply with the new rules.
The camp said the closure shows it has heard grieving families, state legislative committees and Texas citizens.

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Story summary

Camp Mystic will stay closed for the summer after the July 4, 2025 flash flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors.
The owners postponed the season rather than rush to meet newly enacted Texas health and safety regulations.
Texas health investigators said the camp failed to comply with the new rules.
The camp said the closure shows it has heard grieving families, state legislative committees and Texas citizens.