00:00It was a holiday tragedy that shocked the nation. Flash flooding on the 4th of July at Camp Mystic along Texas's Guadalupe River killed 25 girls, two counselors and the camp's co-owner who died trying to save them.
00:15Now the families of those victims are suing the camp's operators, seeking at least $1 million in damages, alleging negligence and a complete failure to protect the children. The suit claims camp's staff had no evacuation plan and even told some girls to stay in their cabins as floodwaters swept through the property while a groundskeeper reportedly spent time moving equipment. It also accuses camp leaders of putting profits over safety in a region known for dangerous flash flooding.
00:44Adding to the controversy, parents are outraged that Camp Mystic plans to partially reopen next summer for its 100th anniversary, inviting girls to swim in the same river where others died. An attorney for Camp Mystic told the Associated Press they disagree with, quote, several accusations and misinformation in the lawsuit.
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