Investigators say Camp Mystic had opportunities to evacuate but failed to do so

Jun 18, 2026

The report says Camp Mystic had publicly available weather alerts and photographs showing campers could have reached higher ground on foot; investigators concluded the camp's evacuation choices and vehicle-focused response wasted time and contributed to fatalities.

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Investigators told the joint committee that Camp Mystic had multiple opportunities to move campers to higher ground before floodwaters made travel impossible.

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