A separate tragedy struck at Camp Mystic, a long-standing girls’ summer camp along the Guadalupe River. The camp confirmed the loss of at least 27 children and staff members, with several others still missing. Among those lost was camp director Richard “Dick” Eastland, who passed away while helping guide children to safety. His grandson, George, shared a tribute online: “If he wasn’t going to die of natural causes, this was the only other way—protecting the girls he cared so deeply about.”
At Blue Oak RV Park, the damage was extensive. Guillen described the scene as chaotic, with water rising rapidly and trailers swept away by the current. She and her husband did what they could to help, but the power of the storm left little time to react. “We just didn’t have enough warning,” she said.
Yet even in the face of unimaginable loss, the community response has been swift and compassionate. Emergency declarations have been issued, and volunteers, first responders, and neighbors have stepped up to provide shelter, support, and supplies to those affected.
Across Texas, stories of bravery and sacrifice continue to emerge—stories of parents protecting their children, of camp counselors helping others to safety, and of strangers becoming heroes. Though the flood left devastation in its wake, it also revealed the unshakable strength of the people living through it.
For those who are still waiting for word on missing loved ones, support continues to pour in from across the nation. While the search and recovery efforts go on, families are leaning on one another—and on the kindness of communities coming together in a time of crisis.
The names and faces behind these stories will not be forgotten. Their lives, and the love they showed in their final moments, serve as powerful reminders of the courage that exists in ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances.