Camp Mystic in Texas, Where 20 Children Are Missing, Is Nearly a Century Old
The New York TimesFriday, July 4, 2025 at 11:04:35 PM
A beloved Texas summer camp with nearly 100 years of history is at the center of a terrifying situation—20 girls are missing after the Guadalupe River flooded near Hunt. Camp Mystic, a family-run institution since the 1930s, is now part of a desperate search effort as authorities scramble to locate the children.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another missing persons case—it’s a nightmare scenario unfolding at a place where generations of families have sent their kids for decades. The camp’s long-standing reputation and the sudden, violent flooding add layers of urgency and heartbreak. For parents and locals, it’s a gut punch: a trusted sanctuary turned disaster zone. The story hits hard because it blends natural disaster with human vulnerability, and everyone’s asking: How could this happen?
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