Camp Mystic Counselor Hailed As Hero After Evacuating 14 Girls To Safety In Devastating Texas Floods
on Jul 08, 2025
One Camp Counselor Is Being Praised For Saving 14 Girls From Texas Floods
Despite the mass devastation that has hit the Texas Hill Country last week, heroic stories of bravery and courage are emerging as more days pass.
One story in particular is that of a counselor at Camp Mystic who saved 14 young girls from the treacherous floodwaters.
Emma Foltz, of Alexandria, Louisiana, reportedly evacuated the girls as the water was rising in the camp.
“Emma Foltz, of Alexandria, Louisiana, and rising senior at Louisiana Tech, has been a camp counselor at Camp Mystic in Texas for three years,” Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote in a social media post.
The Governor thanked the young girl for her courageous acts and quick thinking to bring the girls to safety.
“She played an instrumental role in helping evacuate 14 of her campers to safety,” Landry continued. “Please join me in thanking Emma for all her hard work and bravery under immense pressure.”
Emma Foltz, of Alexandria, Louisiana and rising senior at Louisiana Tech has been a camp counselor at Camp Mystic in Texas for three years.
— Governor Jeff Landry (@LAGovJeffLandry) July 6, 2025
She played an instrumental role in helping evacuate 14 of her campers to safety. Please join me in thanking Emma for all her hard work and… pic.twitter.com/2Fz1kWwzkc
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Camp Mystic Devastated By The Flash Floods
Camp Mystic is a century-old Christian girls’ summer camp located in Hunt, an unincorporated community in Kerr County, Texas.
At least 27 campers and counselors are confirmed dead following the tragic flash flooding in the region, which saw up to 10 to 12 inches of torrential rains in an incredibly short amount of time.
The Guadalupe River surged dramatically, rising approximately 22 to 29 feet in under two hours, sweeping away cabins, roads, and everything in its path.
Camp Mystic’s youngest campers were tragically housed in low‑lying cabins located less than 500 feet from the Guadalupe River and were among the first to be overwhelmed when the flash flood struck.
Multiple GoFundMe’s have been created to support the families and staff members of Camp Mystic.
