Mother Recounts Sons' Escape from Devastating Texas Flood at Camp

Camp Flood Tragedy

• 💡 Keli Rabon's two sons, Braden (9) and Brock (7), were at Camp Luna when severe flooding occurred.
• ⚠️ An initial text message indicated high waters, but the severity was not fully understood until Rabon saw news reports.
• 🎯 Rabon immediately drove four hours from Houston to reach her sons upon realizing the gravity of the situation.

Harrowing Cabin Experience

• 🌊 Brock's cabin was one of three that ended up underwater.
• 🧠 Brave camp counselors, who were college students, lifted the boys to the rafters to keep them safe from rising waters.
• 💥 The boys witnessed windows breaking, doors coming off, and walls collapsing as the floodwaters surged.
• 📈 Water in Brock's cabin rose an estimated three feet, high enough to break a window.

Rescue and Aftermath

• 🛶 The camp director, Scott, bravely rescued the boys from the rafters and took them to safety.
• 🏠 Braden's cabin was on higher ground and did not flood, but it housed boys from flooded cabins.
• ⏳ The boys in Braden's cabin entertained each other all day while waiting for information and rescue.

Reflections on Camp Experience

• 🤔 Rabon needs time to consider sending her sons back to camp, acknowledging the tragedy.
• ❤️ Braden, the older son, expressed a strong desire to return to Camp Luna, highlighting the positive experience he had.
• 🌟 The sons wanted to represent the pride they have in Camp Luna, despite the devastating events.
• 🔍 Rabon hopes that lessons will be learned from the incident to prevent future tragedies.