Camp Mystic, Texas and flash flood
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Richard "Dick" Eastland, the late owner of Camp Mystic who died in last week's flooding, was aware of the dangers of the Guadalupe River and previously advocated for change in warning systems.
Camp Mystic owner Richard “Dick” Eastland has been confirmed dead, attempting to heroically rescue some of his campers before they were swept away in the deadly Texas floodwaters.
About 700 children were at Camp Mystic when flash floods hit on Friday. Here's what we know about the storied summer camp for girls.
Camp Mystic's director Richard 'Dick' Eastland, 70, is confirmed to have lost his life during the Texas flash floods
Torrential rains pounded Central Texas on Friday, dropping more than 10 inches of rain and causing the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet, flooding Camp Mystic and nearby areas in Kerr County. By Saturday morning, it was confirmed that Dick Eastland, 70, had died. News of his death quickly spread across generations of Camp Mystic alumni.
Richard “Dick” Eastland, the owner and director of Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, died while helping campers get to safety during the devastating floods that impacted the area last week. Eastland, who was the third generation from his family to manage the camp, was 74.
Camp Mystic director died during Texas floods Camp Mystic director Richard "Dick" Eastland is among those who died during the flooding. He and his wife, Tweety, had been running the camps for ...
Dick Eastland, longtime owner and director of Camp Mystic, was described as a "father figure to all" after the news of his untimely, but heroic, death was confirmed.