The Texas summer camp for girls where 27 campers and counselors died in flash fooding in July plans to reopen next year, despite opposition from some victims’ families and lingering questions over whether the tragedy could have been averted.
Camp Mystic, located in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio, confirmed the reopening plans in a statement to Realtor.com®, after notifying families that a portion of the camp that was not impacted by the deadly flooding would reopen.
“Our decision to partially reopen areas of the camp is informed by our faith and our commitment to continue the nearly century-long mission and ministry of Camp Mystic to provide a Christian camping experience for girls that allows them to grow physically, mentally and spiritually,” the statement said…