Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter revealed that his grandchildren were at the Texas camp ravaged by catastrophic flash flooding — and that one of their cousins is among those killed.
“As you may have heard, my granddaughters were at the summer camp in Texas that flooded,” Carter said Sunday, seemingly referring to Camp Mysric, where at least 27 were killed.
“They are safe, and I thank you for your well-wishes and prayers during this time,” Carter said.
Rep. August Pfluger thanked local officials after his two daughters were rescued from the Texas floods. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images“Unfortunately, not everyone was as lucky. My granddaughters lost their cousin, Janie, and many other families are grieving loved ones.”
Carter did not specify the camp, but appeared to be referencing Camp Mystic, a Christian camp in Hunt, Texas, located not far from the Guadalupe River that had been decimated by the flooding.
There were at least 750 campers at the Christian camp when the flooding broke out and reached dangerous levels in the middle of the night.
Texas Rep. August Pfluger also said that he had two daughters at the camp who were safely evacuated.
“Camille, Vivian and I are now reunited with Caroline and Juliana who were evacuated from Camp Mystic,” the Texas rep revealed Saturday.
Rep. Buddy Carter revealed that his granddaughters lost a cousin to the tragic flooding. AP“The last day has brought unimaginable grief to many families and we mourn with them as well as holding out hope for survivors.”
“We want to thank the first responders who have come from far and wide to save lives.”
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- Camp Mystic co-owner waited 45 minutes to evacuate campers after getting urgent ‘life-threatening’ flash floods alert
- Texas flood volunteers ordered to evacuate as heavy rainfall expected to strike devastated region
- Texas family mourns 8-year-old daughter confirmed dead in Camp Mystic flood disaster
Pfluger also commended Camp Mystic’s co-owner, Dick Eastland, for giving up his life to rescue girls at the camp.
“Camp Mystic’s Dick Eastland no doubt gave his life attempting to save his campers,” the Texas rep added. “For decades he and his wife Tweety poured his life into loving and developing girls and women of character. Thank you Mr. Eastland. We love you and miss you.”
Authorities have been scrambling to find any survivors from the catastrophic Texas flood. APCamp Mystic has long been frequented by prominent political families in Texas, such as Former President Lyndon B. Johnson’s daughters and granddaughters and great-granddaughters, as well as Former First Lady Laura Bush.
Aerial illustration of Camp Mystic in Texas after flooding, showing distances from the Guadalupe River and locations of senior and junior cabins. Falon Wriede / NY Post DesignSo far, the majority of the deaths have been reported in Kerr County, but several fatalities have been reported in Burnet, Kendall and Travis counties.
Top officials in Texas have vowed to keep the search and rescue operations going.
“We have not given up on recovery. We have not given up search and rescue. Search and Rescue, first and foremost, recovery, if it happens,” Patrick told “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Sunday.
“Miracles can happen.”
