Nobody will ever forget the flash flood that hit Texas in July, taking over 135 lives. The devastation wreaked havoc on an all-girls summer camp at Texas’ Camp Mystic. Since then, the parents of 27 girls who suddenly lost their lives have been fighting for results. Families filed lawsuits against the camp, alleging that it failed to evacuate the camp properly. In turn, this ultimately led to the deaths of their children. Now, Camp Mystic is under scrutiny as decisions were made to reopen the camp to the public.
TikToker @socialistnurserants said that she can’t imagine what families are going through as the camp decides to reopen for the upcoming 2026 summer season. This decision was made only months after 27 girls lost their lives in a flood at the camp – one that parents say could have been prevented. According to this TikToker, the camp “denies any negligence” and has been “ludicrous in their response.” She says it’s wrong that this camp would continue to operate while there’s “still a child’s body in the river,” as one of the children wasn’t located. This horrific incident happened mere months ago. It seems like the camp isn’t responding in the best way, especially as they believe they should be absolved of all negligence.
As this TikToker says, they’re trying to “make more money before taking accountability for the 27 children they let die.” Camp Mystic announced the May camp dates. They claim they’ll have enhanced safety measures after the flash flood raged through their camp. Unfortunately, parents of children whose lives have been lost disagree that they’re doing what is right. The camp claims, “It is our goal not only to be in compliance with the new camp safety laws, but to exceed their requirements.” Though the camp has faced criticism for reopening, it claims it’s doing all the right things. They’ve promised flood-monitoring systems, cabin speakers, and generators to be used in case of emergency.
Parents of the 27 lost girls have been standing together through it all. They’ve worked to impose strict regulations at the camp, hoping that a tragedy like this will never occur again. The camp’s attorney has stood by Camp Mystic’s decisions during the flood, however. They claim that claims made in the recent lawsuits were “categorically false.” I’m sure the parents agree, having suffered the biggest loss… And it could have been prevented.
One commenter pointed out, “It’s a religious camp in Texas, so this tracks.” Another person commented, “Think about being a parent who got that email and immediately signed their child up to go back to that summer camp?! You couldn’t pay me enough! Their lack of accountability and negligence should immediately warrant them being shut down!!! This is crazy!” Time will tell what happens to Camp Mystic. But I know I would think twice before sending my child there.
