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Camp Mystic owner Richard “Dick” Eastland has been confirmed dead, attempting to heroically rescue some of his campers before they were swept away in the deadly Texas floodwaters.
Camp Mystic director Richard "Dick" Eastland died while attempting to rescue campers during catastrophic flooding that tore through parts of Central Texas. He is among 59 people confirmed dead so far in Kerr County.
Camp Mystic's director Richard 'Dick' Eastland, 70, is confirmed to have lost his life during the Texas flash floods
The director of Camp Mystic was among the people killed due to the Hill Country floods, according to media reports.
Eastland had been part of the private Christian girls' camp since purchasing it in 1974 and had served as its director.
Camp Mystic co-owner Dick Eastland, described as "one of the most selfless men," reportedly died trying to rescue campers from catastrophic flooding.
Camp Mystic director Richard "Dick" Eastland died while attempting to rescue campers during deadly flooding that tore through parts of Central Texas.