Eastland, Camp Mystic and flash flood
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Camp Mystic co-owner Dick Eastland, described as "one of the most selfless men," reportedly died trying to rescue campers from catastrophic flooding.
Eastland, 70, was the camp director and bought the camp in 1974. When floodwaters swept through his Christen summer camp, he tried to save the lives of his young campers and gave his life in the process, Fox News reported. Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) wrote of Eastland’s devotion to the camp.
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Dick Eastland, longtime owner and director of Camp Mystic, was described as a "father figure to all" after the news of his untimely, but heroic, death was confirmed.
At least 120 people have been killed and 173 are still missing as Texas officials deflect questions over the state’s response to the catastrophic flash floods. Kerr County remains at the center of the disaster after the Guadalupe River burst its banks on Friday.
Follow along for developments on the July Fourth floods along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County and Central Texas.