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Camp LaJunta & Camp Mystic [Staff Warning on OP]
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I agree.
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This is a photo that would confirm this story -- a truck sideways on a tree outside the cabins. It is not graphic but just posting a link for those who may not wish to see so hopefully this works:Kyle Field Shade Chaser said:
It's buried in the threads via somewhat reliable poster close to the camp personnel, but it was mentioned earlier that the camp director was in process of moving several girls from that cabin via his truck to the dining hall…and it was swept away during his attempt to save them. They never made it.
https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/4359069/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3476x2318+0+0/resize/1440x960!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F30%2F1c%2F1cb012c27d942a703516f38f2c95%2F5ed8b621c00447bbaae7d87c22a82a9b
lexofer said:
Electricity in Hunt at least on the North Fork got restored today. Initially they were told it could be days or weeks b/c the substation flooded. Apparently there wasn't as much damage as expected.
Can confirm. River Bend Ranch has power restored
From what I understand, the girls in bubble were being evacuated when " the dam burst" I dont know what dam this would be so I'm actually assuming its when the wall of flash flooding water hit. The wall of water supposedly washed all the bubble girls away who were most likely out of the cabin at the time with the counselers. That info is mostly hearsay.
I have heard from my daughter that the twins girls were getting out of their cabin as they ran out of room due to flat ceilings and high water and were trying to make it to trees to hang on or shallower water. Some made it and some didn't.
Two were found in a tree much further down the river. A picture of them in a helicopter has been circulating on social media platforms. They were found by a good samaritan who then called their mother early in the AM yesterday.
I personally know the mother of one of those two girls. She is a friend from med school and called us early in the AM and let us know the info from the judge about all the girls being safe was inaccurate and that's when I started driving to the Ingram Elementary.
I have heard from my daughter that the twins girls were getting out of their cabin as they ran out of room due to flat ceilings and high water and were trying to make it to trees to hang on or shallower water. Some made it and some didn't.
Two were found in a tree much further down the river. A picture of them in a helicopter has been circulating on social media platforms. They were found by a good samaritan who then called their mother early in the AM yesterday.
I personally know the mother of one of those two girls. She is a friend from med school and called us early in the AM and let us know the info from the judge about all the girls being safe was inaccurate and that's when I started driving to the Ingram Elementary.
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I can't even imagine how low your cell phone battery has been, just hanging on for dear life and blowing up with calls and texts.
I'm sure your nerves are shot.
How is your baby girl handling everything?
I'm sure your nerves are shot.
How is your baby girl handling everything?
I am very sorry about your loss. Grateful you are with us.Quote:
We have been spending 4th of July at Waltonia Lodges since I was 7. Now, we continue that tradition with our two sons. A week full of floating, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, bbqing, etc.
About 20 years ago, I moved from a home across the river from you (behind River Oaks Lodge, about 4 houses back). I know some people that live back there. Do you know how those homes fared ?
ABATTBQ87 said:During the Wimberley flood of 2015, the search extended to Martindale, a distance of about 20 miles following the flow of the riverTeslag said:
How far does the search and rescue operation extend down river?
How far is it from kerrville to the nearest impoundment?
swimmerbabe11 said:
I can't even imagine how low your cell phone battery has been, just hanging on for dear life and blowing up with calls and texts.
I'm sure your nerves are shot.
How is your baby girl handling everything?
She's intermittently breaking down just like her mom and I. I have had everyone I know blowing me up today. Yesterday was a nightmare and today has been the most emotional day of my life recounting the horrors and catharsis/elation of reuniting with my daughter. I am so blessed to have had so much love and support today that I'm happy to be this emotionally exhausted. We are still hurting for the families of the missing and praying for their safe return.
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Not specifically. We could see that the river definitely made it to the other side of the highway but couldn't tell you how they fared. The homes behind River Oaks should be Ok from our vantage point. I can confirm with you when we go back up next weekend.
The diving board platforms at River Oaks were completely destroyed as well as the best rope swing ever.
Not sure if that rope swing was part of River Oaks, but we had some great times on that thing.
The diving board platforms at River Oaks were completely destroyed as well as the best rope swing ever.
Not sure if that rope swing was part of River Oaks, but we had some great times on that thing.
Write everything down while it is fresh.Badace52 said:swimmerbabe11 said:
I can't even imagine how low your cell phone battery has been, just hanging on for dear life and blowing up with calls and texts.
I'm sure your nerves are shot.
How is your baby girl handling everything?
She's intermittently breaking down just like her mom and I. I have had everyone I know blowing me up today. Yesterday was a nightmare and today has been the most emotional day of my life recounting the horrors and catharsis/elation of reuniting with my daughter. I am so blessed to have had so much love and support today that I'm happy to be this emotionally exhausted. We are still hurting for the families of the missing and praying for their safe return.
Prayers for the mental health and strength of your daughter and all around her.
Badace52 said:swimmerbabe11 said:
I can't even imagine how low your cell phone battery has been, just hanging on for dear life and blowing up with calls and texts.
I'm sure your nerves are shot.
How is your baby girl handling everything?
She's intermittently breaking down just like her mom and I. I have had everyone I know blowing me up today. Yesterday was a nightmare and today has been the most emotional day of my life recounting the horrors and catharsis/elation of reuniting with my daughter. I am so blessed to have had so much love and support today that I'm happy to be this emotionally exhausted. We are still hurting for the families of the missing and praying for their safe return.
Praying for you guys.
I'm sure. im not sure ive ever seen as much emotion in one picture as the one you posted of your wife and daughter reunited. Praying for all of you as you recover from this trauma.
and honestly, it sounds like a little thing, but I hope this doesn't ruin her love of the outdoors either.
and honestly, it sounds like a little thing, but I hope this doesn't ruin her love of the outdoors either.
I remember that flood and wondered the same.
What an unimaginable task these families are faced with. Wishing them peace, somehow.AgLiving06 said:
Most recent updates I've gotten:
We are hearing there are some children that have been found and family's are going to a church to identify the body's. Possibly the same children that were mentioned in the press conference.
Apparently someone saw Blakely while everything was happening, and she was helping get other kids onto their mattresses. That's just who she is.
I'm losing hope that they find any other survivors. The kids lost could end up 40+
Well she's out castnetting with her cousin off the back dock down on the coast right now so I think she'll be good there.
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Teslag said:ABATTBQ87 said:During the Wimberley flood of 2015, the search extended to Martindale, a distance of about 20 miles following the flow of the riverTeslag said:
How far does the search and rescue operation extend down river?
How far is it from kerrville to the nearest impoundment?
Not an engineer but first big lake I see is Canyon Lake. 90 miles by road from there to the camp.
CNN coverage has been excellent.
BrazosDog02 said:
There was a blurb earlier on the thread about the horse stable. Anyone know the status of the animals at these camps? Did they all perish? Were any saved?
My niece goes to heart of hills. Left just the other day. Her dad lives over there and is good friends with guy who runs Stewart who got a call from Jane at 330am that she couldn't get out of her house. Sister and BIL are big horse people. She texted me earlier that the horses at HoH made it thru and BIL and crew were gathering and taking to Stewart.
Survivor on CNN says dog woke him up. Saved his life.
My fear as well. We must continue to hope and pray. God is good.aginlakeway said:
I'm losing hope that they find any other survivors. The kids lost could end up 40+
"I am going fishing" - John 21:3
swimmerbabe11 said:
I'm sure. im not sure ive ever seen as much emotion in one picture as the one you posted of your wife and daughter reunited. Praying for all of you as you recover from this trauma.
and honestly, it sounds like a little thing, but I hope this doesn't ruin her love of the outdoors either.
Same. As a mom myself to a girl Hazel's age, I burst into tears when I saw that picture. The image of the relief and joy and love in that picture will be seared into my memory.
Wife just found out a family from her hometown church community in Liberty County who were staying in an RV camp were victims to the storms. Bodies of husband found, wife and other two son still missing. [edit: to correct unverified info]
8 year old Daughter was at one of the camps in the area, but not sure which one (edit: it was Camp Longhorn). She was successfully evacuated, only to find out that the rest of her family was missing.
May God have mercy.
8 year old Daughter was at one of the camps in the area, but not sure which one (edit: it was Camp Longhorn). She was successfully evacuated, only to find out that the rest of her family was missing.
May God have mercy.
The USGS river height data shows the river went from 2 ft. @ 5:15 to 26 ft @ 6:15 am. The water would be chest high after 8 minutes of rising
GAC06 said:Teslag said:ABATTBQ87 said:During the Wimberley flood of 2015, the search extended to Martindale, a distance of about 20 miles following the flow of the riverTeslag said:
How far does the search and rescue operation extend down river?
How far is it from kerrville to the nearest impoundment?
Not an engineer but first big lake I see is Canyon Lake. 90 miles by road from there to the camp.
Which wouldn't be shocking. A neighbor's friend's child was found 25 miles away, deceased.
Number of confirmed dead is 43. Still no update on the 27 from Camp Mystic or total number unaccounted for.
Good side is due to heat in Texas, hypothermia chance is low, so if missing are alive, likely won't die to elements.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/deceased-campers-identified-death-toll-rises-after-devastating-texas-flood
https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/texas-flooding-07-05-2025-hnk
Good side is due to heat in Texas, hypothermia chance is low, so if missing are alive, likely won't die to elements.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/deceased-campers-identified-death-toll-rises-after-devastating-texas-flood
https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/texas-flooding-07-05-2025-hnk
trip98 said:BrazosDog02 said:
There was a blurb earlier on the thread about the horse stable. Anyone know the status of the animals at these camps? Did they all perish? Were any saved?
My niece goes to heart of hills. Left just the other day. Her dad lives over there and is good friends with guy who runs Stewart who got a call from Jane at 330am that she couldn't get out of her house. Sister and BIL are big horse people. She texted me earlier that the horses at HoH made it thru and BIL and crew were gathering and taking to Stewart.
I can confirm that Jeepers (Stewart owner) was on the phone with Jane this morning. Really really really devastating story
I haven't heard anything about Herman Sons camp. Were they not in session? My daughter went to camp there 2 years ago. From what I remember it was on the river, definitely in the flood zone of this flood.
Are you saying Blakely has been found?
ABATTBQ87 said:During the Wimberley flood of 2015, the search extended to Martindale, a distance of about 20 miles following the flow of the riverTeslag said:
How far does the search and rescue operation extend down river?
Last victim was located South of 35.
I think he was recounting what he heard from campers who saw her during the evacuation.
She was a Wren at Longhorn. Dear family friends' daughter was her counselor. Called her mother bawling as soon as the drive through V-day was complete.
rayneag said:
Are you saying Blakely has been found?
No she hasn't been found. Just the information from another camper or counselor who was able to get out.
I suspect Blakely is with Derms great niece.
Hermann Sons appears to be fine. Our son was supposed to attend this coming week session but it was cancelled this morning. Below is except we received from Hermann Sons.
"Good morning, Parent/Guardian for Week 2 Campers!
As everyone knows yesterday, July 4, 2025, Kerr and surrounding counties were devastated by flood waters. Hermann Sons Life campers were not on camp and very few staff members were present on Hilltop. As the waters recede and the rain slows down we have been able to access the area. Unfortunately, even though our facility was minimally impacted the roads and bridges that lead up to the camp were not so lucky."
"Good morning, Parent/Guardian for Week 2 Campers!
As everyone knows yesterday, July 4, 2025, Kerr and surrounding counties were devastated by flood waters. Hermann Sons Life campers were not on camp and very few staff members were present on Hilltop. As the waters recede and the rain slows down we have been able to access the area. Unfortunately, even though our facility was minimally impacted the roads and bridges that lead up to the camp were not so lucky."
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