Camp Mystic families sue Texas officials after deadly July 4 flood
Nine Camp Mystic families are suing Texas state officials after the death of their children who died in the July 4 floods last summer.
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Nine Camp Mystic families are suing Texas state officials after the death of their children who died in the July 4 floods last summer.
In their first television interview, the parents of 19-year-old Katherine Ferruzzo are demanding changes from Camp Mystic, where their daughter died in last summer's devastating floods.
In early July, more than 130 people were killed in catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country region, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic.
Months after a flash flood killed over two dozen campers and counselors, Camp Mystic is installing new high-tech river monitors and safety upgrades — as families push for accountability and lawsuits continue.
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"These young girls died because a for-profit camp put profit over safety."
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The law requires camps to install and maintain emergency alert systems, train staff on emergency routes, and require cabins to be located away from flood plains.
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The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund has raised more than $150 million as communities continue rebuilding lives, homes, and emotional stability after the July 4, 2025 disaster.
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