Texas Camper Recounts Devastating Flash Flood at Camp Mystic

Camp Mystic Flood Tragedy

• 📌 Tara Bradburn and her daughter Callie McAlary share their experience during the devastating flooding at Camp Mystic in Central Texas.
• 💔 The camp, a significant part of Callie's life for eight years, was the site of a tragic event that resulted in the loss of children and the displacement of many.
• 🙏 Bradburn expresses gratitude to the Eastland family and camp staff for their efforts to save the children, emphasizing their heroic actions.

Callie's Survival Story

• ⚡ Callie, a 16-year-old camper, recounts the terrifying night of July 3rd when a historic flash flood hit the camp.
• 🌊 She describes waking up to intense thunder and lightning, followed by the rapid rise of water, with campers trying to reach safety.
• ⛰️ Callie's cabin was on Senior Hill, which was less affected, but she notes that cabins in front of them experienced significant flooding.
• 🏷️ In a moment of fear, Callie put on her name tag, fearing she might be swept away, a detail that resonated with her parents' past preparedness lessons.

The Search and Recovery Efforts

• 📢 Bradburn stresses the importance of keeping the story in the news to encourage continued search and rescue efforts for missing children.
• 🤝 She calls for ongoing support from EMS, federal, state, and local services to find those still missing and reunite them with their families.
• 🕊️ The family clings to faith, hoping for miracles and the recovery of those lost in the tragedy in Kerr County.

Emotional Impact and Support

• 😥 Both Tara and Callie acknowledge the immense emotional toll of the event, especially for Callie who lost friends.
• 🫂 They emphasize the need for ongoing support for the children affected by the disaster, recognizing that recovery will be a long process.
• 🙏 The interview concludes with a message of hope and gratitude for faith, and a wish for the safe return of all missing children.