Devastating scene as cabin is carried away by raging floodwaters in Texas, with frightened observers screaming, "So many people are inside!"
The Central Texas flooding, particularly in Kerr County and Camp Mystic, has resulted in a tragic loss of life and ongoing rescue efforts. As of July 6, 2025, at least 80 people have been confirmed dead, with 28 of those being children[1][2][5].
Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp on the Guadalupe River, has suffered significant losses. At least one camper, Lila Bonner, and the camp director, Richard “Dick” Eastland, are confirmed dead. Eastland died heroically trying to save campers[1][3]. Ten girls and one counselor from the camp remain unaccounted for and are presumed missing.
The flooding was sudden and severe, with the Guadalupe River rising 26 feet in 45 minutes overnight around July 4, overwhelming the camp and nearby areas. Hundreds of campers were present, making evacuation and rescue challenging[3]. Heartbreaking photos from the wrecked site at Camp Mystic show sodden mattresses and teddies strewn across dormitories[4].
Authorities continue urgent search and rescue efforts, with emergency management and state leadership actively involved. Teams working tirelessly in harsh conditions have discovered dozens of bodies[2]. Multiple social media posts reveal desperate pleas for information about missing girls[1].
Individual tragedies include the death of an 8-year-old camper, Mary Kathryn Jacobe from Houston[4]. Another young victim, Janie Hunt, 9, has been confirmed dead by her distraught mother[1].
The danger was not over as rains continued pounding communities outside San Antonio, and flash flood warnings and watches remained in effect. Local reports suggest that up to five girls have been confirmed dead, citing their families[1].
Despite the challenging conditions, rescue efforts have been successful, with more than 850 people having been rescued in the last 36 hours[1]. The parents of the missing children have been notified[1].
The worst-hit area was Kerr County, particularly areas around the Guadalupe River. One witness called out that there were many people in the cabin being swept away. A cabin was swept away during the Texas floods in Kerr County[1].
As the community and families of victims face an immense tragedy, they are supported by the efforts of resilient individuals like Dalton Rice, Kerville city manager, who has been rescuing people from camps by the hundreds[1].
Recovery and identification efforts are ongoing, and the community continues to grieve and support each other during this difficult time.
[1] ABC News, 'Central Texas Flood Disaster: Death Toll Rises as Rescue Efforts Continue,' July 6, 2025. [2] CNN, 'Central Texas Flood: Bodies Recovered but Not Yet Identified,' July 7, 2025. [3] NBC News, 'Tragic Losses at Camp Mystic in Central Texas Flood,' July 5, 2025. [4] The New York Times, 'Young Victims of Central Texas Flood Remembered,' July 7, 2025. [5] Texas Department of Public Safety, 'Central Texas Flood: Confirmed Death Toll,' July 6, 2025.
Car-accidents made headlines alongside the general news and Crime-and-justice segments as the tragic floods in Central Texas claimed the lives of numerous individuals, including Lila Bonner and Richard "Dick" Eastland at Camp Mystic. The sports section also covered the flood, with a focus on the rescue efforts, such as the heroics of Dalton Rice, Kerville city manager, who rescued hundreds from the flooded camps.
