It’s impossible to know how bad things are in Texas after the flooding. There have been 81 deaths across six counties. Camp Mystic, a summer camp for girls, is sad since 27 campers and counselors died. But in the middle of all the sadness, heroes have stepped forward. Emma Foltz is a counselor at Camp Mystic, and she is getting a lot of praise right now for saving the lives of 14 campers.
More than 80 people have died in the catastrophic flash flood in Texas. Near Kerrville, the Guadalupe River flooded, which caused a lot of damage. President Trump has said that Kerr County is a big catastrophe area. Right now, there are rescue missions going on to find and save people who are still missing.
The water had a severe impact on Camp Mystic, a camp for Christian girls. The camp has confirmed that at least 27 campers and counselors died, and many more are still missing.
“This terrible tragedy has broken our hearts and those of our families.” The camp’s website added, “We are praying for them all the time.” They also said they are still hunting for the “missing girls” and are in touch with local officials.
They say they are in touch with local officials who are still looking for “missing girls.”
We would appreciate it if you would keep praying for, respecting, and giving privacy to all of our afflicted families. The last line of the message said, “May the Lord continue to wrap His presence around all of us.”
A person who lived through the Texas floods relates a scary story.
Amanda Sue Jones, who ran away from the Texas flood with her family on the Fourth of July, told CNN what happened in a way that made it sound like it was still going on. She said that the floodwaters rose swiftly, “in a matter of minutes from when it was quiet and everyone was asleep to lights coming on slowly in the cabins and campers to them just being washed away.”
“It happened so quickly,” she told CNN. “Everything seemed okay. There wasn’t much noise or activity, so it wasn’t a stressful period. But no one could see the water past this small bridge; it was like a wall of water came through.
“We were camping about 20 yards from a fork in the river, which was like a small tributary,” Sue Jones said. We were watching it because we were so close to it, and it kept firmly within its banks for a long time, even at night. The water level was going up, yet it stayed inside its banks. When it started to migrate from the banks to the grass, they made the choice to go.
On Sunday, there were stories of people trying to save others but dying themselves. In the midst of this horrific disaster, the community has come together. There are stories of heroes, but there is also misery, grief, and loss.
Camp Mystic counselor Emma Foltz saves the lives of 14 campers.
On his X account, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry posted about and thanked Emma Foltz. She was a counselor at a summer camp for girls and saved 14 kids. She has been there for three years.
She went to school in Alexandria, Louisiana, and is now a senior at Louisiana Tech in Ruston, Louisiana.
“She played a big part in getting 14 of her campers to safety,” Gov. Landry wrote on X. “Please help me thank Emma for all the hard work and bravery she showed even though she was under a lot of stress.”
Foltz has been a counselor at Camp Mystic in Hunt for three years, according to the Facebook post. She was born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, and is presently a senior at Louisiana Tech in Ruston, Louisiana.
“Hero”
People in the comments congratulated Emma for her bold job.
“Thanks for acting quickly and saving the kids.” God bless you a lot, and I hope your family in Louisiana is full of love and respect. “Blessings to you and prayers for everyone hurt by this terrible tragedy,” one individual said.
“God bless her.” Another participant said, “I know the counselors who were saved will need a lot of comfort.”
Another person called her a “hero,” while a fourth person remarked, “Thank you, Emma!” You are so brave and strong during this hard time. God bless you. You saved the lives of 14 little girls, and you can never thank them enough. I hope Louisiana does something amazing to remember you!
Another person said, “God bless this brave, wonderful, and amazing young lady!”
Let’s all tell this story and give Emma credit for her bold job. We also want to extend our thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families.