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PoliticsApr 29

Texas Lawmakers to Question Camp Mystic Owners After Deadly Flood Investigation

State investigators found Camp Mystic failed to meet emergency preparedness requirements before flood that killed 28 people in July.

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Texas lawmakers plan to question the owners of Camp Mystic following an investigation into a deadly flood that killed 28 people at the facility last July, according to state investigators.

Investigators told lawmakers that the camp did not prepare for emergency situations as required by state regulations. The investigation revealed that the facility relied heavily on teenage counselors who lacked proper emergency training and were not equipped to handle crisis situations.

According to investigators, the young and inexperienced counselors at Camp Mystic had not received training for flood response or other emergency scenarios. The counselors reportedly feared making independent decisions during the crisis, highlighting gaps in the camp's emergency preparedness protocols.

The July flood marked one of the deadliest incidents at a youth camp in recent Texas history. State investigators have been examining the camp's safety procedures and compliance with emergency preparedness requirements since the tragedy occurred.

Lawmakers are expected to question camp owners about the facility's emergency protocols and staff training procedures. The investigation findings suggest the camp may have violated state requirements for emergency preparedness at youth facilities.

The questioning by Texas lawmakers represents part of ongoing efforts to understand what led to the deadly flood and whether proper safety measures were in place at the time of the incident.

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