Terror and Tragedy in Texas: How was the camp Mystic, where 27 girls and monitors died in flood

Bedrooms are close to the bank of the Guadalupe River, which flooded in a few minutes at dawn on Friday (4). There are still missing girls. The number of deaths on floods in the American state of Texas twenty -seven girls and monitors died to 80 the floods died after a flood devastated the camp Mystic, Texas, in the United States. The dorms were close to a river, which quickly overflowed after heavy rains in the region. ✅ Click here to follow the G1 international news channel on WhatsApp ▶ ️ Context: Texas rains left at least 82 dead and 41 missing throughout the state. The most affected area is near the Guadalupe River, in a mountainous region known as Texas Hill Country. The tragedy happened during the July 4 holiday, when thousands of people travel the country and celebrate US independence. At this time of year, millions of American students are on summer holidays and participate in activities at camps. Some inns and camps were built on the banks of the Guadalupe River, which rose about 9 meters in less than two hours, according to local authorities. 🏠 Camp Mystic: The Texan camp is a private and Christian institution aimed exclusively at girls. About 750 children were at the scene when the rain began. Founded in 1926, the camp is very popular in the region. There is a waiting list, and families usually register children months in advance. Generally, the place receives girls from 8 to 17 years old. Among the activities offered at Camp Mystic are dance classes, sports, workshops and horse riding. ⛈️ Tragedy: Witnesses who were at the camp said they woke up early Friday (4) with the noise of thunder and water. Bedrooms for younger children, from 8 years old, were the first to flood. The cabins are only 150 meters from the river bank. Some girls managed to escape and ran to Cabanas in a higher area, reserved for teenagers. Elinor Lester, 13, said the smallest ran barefoot and in the dark. “The camp was completely destroyed,” said the young woman. “It was very scary.” Items are scattered inside a cabin at Camp Mystic after flooding in Kerr County, Texas Reuters/Sergio Flores The rescue only managed to reach the region hours later. With the aid of a rope thrown by a helicopter, the girls crossed a flooded bridge, with the water hitting the knee. Then they were taken to a safe place. ▶ ️ In a statement issued on the morning of Monday (7), Camp Mystic reported that 27 campers and monitors died in the tragedy. There are still missing girls. “Our hearts are broken along with families living this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them all the time. We are in contact with local and state authorities, who work without rest,” he said. Images show that the place was completely destroyed after the flood. An entire wall was torn, and structures were twisted. Art shows the site of Camp Mystic, in Texas Dhara Pereira/G1 Anguish and terror after the flood, families reported having received calls from the authorities informing that their daughters were missing. The place where the Camp Mystic is left without electricity and no internet signal. The institution was able to send an email to the parents of the 750 girls warning that if they had not been contacted directly, their daughters were safe. Chloe Crane, Camp Mystic’s former monitor, said she cried when she received the statement. “I can’t imagine the terror I would feel as a monitor taking care of 15 girls in such a situation,” he said. “It’s a huge sadness.” 🚁 Searches: On Sunday (6), the authorities said they were still searching for 10 girls and a missing monitor. On social networks, pictures of missing girls circulate. The identities of the victims have not yet been officially confirmed. According to The New York Times, families have resorted to Facebook pages and local news sites for information. Parents have also participated in prayer vigils in churches. Elizabeth Lester, mother of one of the girls who was at Camp Mystic, rediscovered her daughter on Sunday. She said she was relieved, but said she was distressed by the families of the missing. “My children are safe, but knowing that others are still missing is killing me inside,” he said. Rain in Texas: Excess moisture became ‘fuel’ to rise 9 meters in 2 hours stuffed animals in the sight of a window on Camp Mystic after a deadly flood in Kerr County, Texas, USA Reuters/Sergio Flores Tregydia in Texas until the last update of this report, the number of Texas floods was 82, 28 children. Kerr County, where the Guadalupe River passes, concentrates most victims: 68. Rescue: Teams are still looking for at least 41 missing, including Camp Mystic girls. So far, more than 850 people have been rescued alive throughout the Texas. The works involve a joint effort of about 1,700 professionals, who work with the support of helicopters. According to local authorities, this is one of the most lethal floods in the recent history of Texas. US President Donald Trump declared a state of disaster and authorized the sending of federal aid. Texas Texas Hill Country: The affected area is part of an area of ​​hills and hills known for its natural beauty and by housing centenary summer camps. Despite being a tourist destination, the area is considered a “flood corridor” by experts. When it rains, the water does not penetrate the rocky soil of the region, dripping rapidly through the slopes to the rivers. The sudden accumulation turns quiet streams into violent torrents. 🌧️ According to the US National Meteorology Service, there is a forecast of intense rainfall until Tuesday (8). Meteorologists warn that any additional precipitation can further aggravate existing floods, given the saturated soil and the high level of the rivers. A search dog operates at Camp Mystic after a deadly flood in Kerr County, Texas, USA Reuters/Sergio Flores Videos: More Assisted from G1

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