At Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp in Hunt, Texas, where officials are grieving the loss of 27 children and counselors, belongings of the young campers were strewn about the flooded floors of a dormitory, while other items, including a pink backpack and a Camp Mystic T-shirt, were found along the bloated Guadalupe River, photos show.

Camp Mystic was overrun by flash flooding that started on Independence Day. Rapidly rising waters ripped through the century-old all-girls Christian summer camp, killing at least 27 people. Others are still missing.

Items lie scattered inside a cabin at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025. REUTERS/Sergio Flores A drone view shows the Guadalupe River and damage from flooding near Camp Mystic in Hunt,

Gov. Greg Abbott surveyed the flood damage via helicopter Tuesday afternoon with Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows.

Abbot said many of those who are not accounted for were staying in state’s Hill Country but did not register at a camp or hotel. He spoke at a news conference after taking a helicopter tour of the affected area.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the state was ready with assets on the ground, but didn’t realize the magnitude of the oncoming deadly floods.