Camp La Huna Campers Swim to Safety During Devastating Flood

Camp La Huna Flood Evacuation

• 💡 Camp La Huna, located 15 minutes northeast of Camp Mystic, successfully evacuated all 380 campers and counselors.
• ⚠️ Counselors at the nearly 100-year-old boy summer camp woke campers to a flood early on July 4th, with some cabins filling to the rafters.
• 🏊‍♂️ Campers had to swim to safety as floodwaters rose, with counselors forming chains to pass children from the rafters.
• ⚡ The fast-acting counselors ensured everyone at Camp La Huna lived, prioritizing the safety of the children over lost belongings.

Witnessing Devastation

• 🌊 Campers at La Huna observed the severe destruction of nearby camps, describing them as "obliterated."
• 💔 The proximity to Camp Mystic, a scene of heartbreak, meant some campers had siblings at the other location.

Return Home

• 🚌 Just two days after arriving for their late summer session, Luna campers were sent back home on buses.
• ✅ The camp, which had aimed for the "best summer ever," turned into a story of survival due to catastrophic floods.