Camp Mystic says it’s withdrawing its application to reopen this summer
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Key Points:
- Camp Mystic, the Texas Christian girls camp where 27 campers and counselors died in flooding last year, has withdrawn its application to reopen this summer amid ongoing investigations and public pressure.
- State leaders, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, urged regulators to deny the reopening until all investigations and corrective actions are completed, emphasizing the need for transparency and respect for grieving families.
- The camp stated that no administrative process or summer season should proceed while families are still grieving and investigations remain unresolved.
- Multiple criminal and civil investigations, including a wrongful death lawsuit, are ongoing, and court rulings require the camp owners to keep many damaged buildings untouched during the legal process.
- The camp’s attempt to explore reopening options despite ongoing investigations drew criticism from victims’ families and regulators, leading to the decision to withdraw the reopening application.
