Everything we know about Texas flooding victims: Girl ‘living her best life’ at camp and man who saved his family
Heartbreak as first details of Texas flooding victims emerge
- Devastating floods in Central Texas have claimed the lives of at least 51 people, including 15 children.
- The catastrophic flooding was triggered by unexpected torrential downpours on Friday evening, causing the Guadalupe River to rise rapidly.
- The disaster severely impacted Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp, where several children were killed and 27 were initially reported missing.
- Identified victims include young campers such as Renee Smajstrla, Sarah Marsh, Janie Hunt, and Lila Bonner, as well as adults like camp director Jane Ragsdale and Julian Ryan, who died saving his family.
- The floods destroyed homes and swept away vehicles, with authorities continuing to identify and release details of the deceased.