Camp Mystic official says she still hasn’t reported flood deaths to Texas agency
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A Camp Mystic official admitted not reporting flood deaths from last year to the Texas state health agency.
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This raises concerns about accountability and regulatory oversight for youth facilities, potentially affecting the safety of children at summer camps.
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Mary Liz Eastland, Camp Mystic's medical officer and a member of the family operating the camp, testified this week that she has not officially reported the deaths from last year's catastrophic flood to the state health agency. This testimony occurred during a hearing as the state health agency reviews Camp Mystic's application to reopen this summer. The flood at the Christian summer camp in Texas tragically killed 27 girls and counselors. Eastland appeared in court as part of a hearing related to a lawsuit filed by the family of an eight-year-old camper named Cecil. The lack of official reporting raises concerns as the camp seeks state approval to resume operations.
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The state health agency is reviewing Camp Mystic's application to reopen this summer.
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