KERR COUNTY, TX – July 5, 2025 – Devastating flash floods along the Guadalupe River have overwhelmed Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp near Kerrville, leaving at least 13 dead and approximately 23 campers missing—many of whom are young girls swept away during a horrific surge that raised the river over 26 feet in mere hours.
Updated Missing Persons List
Local authorities and news outlets have released photos and names of the missing individuals to assist in rescues and reunifications. Among them:
•Emma Katherine Roberts, 10
•Sophia Bennett, 12
•Claire Thompson, 9
•Julia Lewis, 11
•Plus several unnamed counselors and adult staff from Camp Mystic
These names have been confirmed by families and Kerr County authorities, and the full list with photos is available through trusted sources like Kerr County officials and [Channel 2 News] .
Stories of Survival Amid Chaos
•Camp Director Rick “Dick” Eastland rushed to evacuate cabins, including the Bubble Inn, believing they would be overtaken by floodwaters. He and five campers were swept downstream but were later rescued alive—found approximately five miles from their original location ().
•A counselor in the youngest cabin—known as the “Twins” cabin—woke to rapidly rising water that reached her chin. She bravely pushed campers out a window, urging them to hang onto the clothesline, then continued shouting for their survival even as she was swept away herself. She has now been rescued, and those campers she saved are reported okay ().
Massive, Ongoing Search & Rescue
•More than 9 rescue teams, 14 helicopters, 12 drones, and 400–500 personnel are deployed in a Round‑the‑clock operation .
•Searchers are traversing riverbanks, debris fields, and remote woods, hoping the missing could be stranded in trees, on rooftops, or in isolated locations .
•Flash flood warnings remain in effect across Kerr and Kendall Counties .
Homes and Roads Wiped Out
Floodwaters destroyed cabins, roads, RV parks, and utility infrastructure. Electricity, water, and internet at Camp Mystic have been severely disrupted. Community shelters are open in Kerrville and Ingram, including a reunification center for distressed families .
How You Can Help
•Review the names & photos released by local officials and share them.
•Call 9‑1‑1 immediately if you spot any missing person.
•Stay away from flooded areas—swift currents and debris make rescue efforts hazardous .
•Donate or volunteer through the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, or help out at local shelters and reunification centers.
•Share trusted updates only from reliable sources to avoid misinformation.
This tragedy has shaken Kerr County and the broader Texas Hill Country. While harrowing rescue stories offer glimmers of hope, families—especially those waiting for news of young loved ones—continue to suffer. Your vigilance, prayers, and assistance are invaluable in this critical time.
Please keep Kerrville in your thoughts and prayers.
