The devastating flash floods in Texas have claimed the lives of at least 81 people across six counties, casting a long shadow over the Fourth of July holiday. Among the most heartbreaking losses occurred at the Christian girls\u2019 summer retreat, Camp Mystic in Kerrville, where 27 campers and counselors are now confirmed dead, with others still missing.<\/p>\n
As rescue teams continue searching, stories of loss have been met with powerful moments of bravery\u2014none more moving than the heroism of\u00a0Emma Foltz<\/strong>, a young camp counselor who saved 14 girls from being swept away in the floodwaters.<\/p>\n The flooding was triggered by the overflow of the Guadalupe River, which surged violently through communities in and around Kerr County. President Donald Trump has since approved a major disaster declaration for the area, acknowledging the scale of destruction and human loss. Emergency teams remain deployed, conducting rescue operations as families cling to hope for missing loved ones.<\/p>\n \u201cOur hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly,\u201d Camp Mystic stated on their official website. \u201cWe ask for your continued prayers, respect, and privacy for each of our families affected. May the Lord continue to wrap His presence around all of us.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Amanda Sue Jones, who was camping with her family near Camp Mystic, gave CNN a chilling account of how quickly the disaster unfolded.<\/p>\n \u201cIt happened in a matter of minutes\u2026 from quiet cabins to lights coming on, and then they were just being washed away,\u201d she said. \u201cIt was immeasurably fast\u2026 almost like a wall of water came through.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n She added that despite closely monitoring a nearby tributary throughout the night, the rapid rise of water past the grass line was the cue to evacuate\u2014a moment that came far too late for many.<\/p>\n While tragedy struck Camp Mystic with devastating force, one counselor\u2019s bravery has emerged as a symbol of hope and resilience. Emma Foltz, a senior at Louisiana Tech University and a Camp Mystic counselor for three years, acted quickly and selflessly to lead 14 of her campers to safety.<\/p>\n Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry praised her heroism on X (formerly Twitter), writing:<\/p>\n \u201cShe played an instrumental role in helping evacuate 14 of her campers to safety\u2026 Please join me in thanking Emma for all her hard work and bravery under immense pressure.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, Emma\u2019s actions have touched hearts across the nation, especially in her home state where many have taken to social media to call for public recognition of her courage.<\/p>\n Social media platforms have been flooded with praise for Emma\u2019s heroism. Comments range from emotional thank-yous to calls for statewide honors:<\/p>\n \u201cThank you for your quick thinking and for saving the children. May God bless you abundantly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201cYou saved 14 little girls\u2019 lives. That can never be repaid.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201cHero. May your family shine with admiration.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n As the community of Kerrville and families across Texas mourn, stories like Emma\u2019s offer a reminder of the courage that can emerge in the darkest moments. While nothing can undo the heartbreak, recognizing and honoring those who stepped forward to save lives is vital.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s continue to lift the families and victims of this tragedy in prayer\u2014and celebrate the bravery of young women like Emma Foltz, who reminded us all of what it means to be selfless in the face of fear.<\/p>\n Keywords:<\/strong>\u00a0Texas flood 2025, Camp Mystic tragedy, Emma Foltz hero, Guadalupe River flood, flash flood Texas news, Kerrville disaster, counselor saves campers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Camp Mystic Counselor Saves 14 Lives Amid Texas Flood Tragedy The devastating flash floods in Texas have claimed the lives of at least 81 people across six counties, casting a … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1586","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1586"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1586\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1587,"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1586\/revisions\/1587"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1586"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1586"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1586"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Texas Floods: A Rising Death Toll and Ongoing Search<\/h2>\n
A Survivor\u2019s Haunting Account of the Flood<\/h2>\n
Emma Foltz: A True Hero Emerges<\/h2>\n
Outpouring of Gratitude for Emma\u2019s Courage<\/h2>\n
Honoring the Lost and the Brave<\/h2>\n