Camp Mystic Files for Bankruptcy After Texas Floods Kill 28 A year after catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country claimed the lives of 28 people, including campers, counselors, and the camp’s executive director, the operator of Camp Mystic has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company, Camp Mystic L.L.C., submitted a Chapter 11 filing in a Texas bankruptcy court on Wednesday, marking another significant development in the aftermath of the disaster that has drawn intense scrutiny over the camp’s safety practices and management. The floods, which struck on July 4, 2025, overwhelmed the camp’s facilities, leading to the deaths of 25 campers, two counselors, and Dick Eastland, the camp’s co-owner and executive director. State investigators released their first official findings earlier this month, criticizing the camp for inadequate emergency preparedness and a delayed response to the crisis. Despite the presence of many adults at the scene, investigators noted that they were unprepared to evacuate the large number of girls trapped by the rising waters. The report also highlighted chaotic efforts to reunite families and provide information to grieving relatives after the floodwaters receded. The Eastland family, which has managed the camp since 1939, has maintained that they had never witnessed the Guadalupe River rise to such an extreme level. They described being overwhelmed by the speed and scale of the flood, which far exceeded previous inundations. However, critics argue that the family’s lack of preparedness contributed to the tragedy. Parents of the victims have filed lawsuits against Camp Mystic and members of the Eastland family, accusing them of negligence and failing to implement adequate flood mitigation measures.#guadalupe_river #eastland_family #texas_hill_country #camp_mystic_llc #kyle_findley
