{"id":4819,"date":"2025-07-09T15:17:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T15:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendusa1.online\/?p=4819"},"modified":"2025-07-09T15:17:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T15:17:34","slug":"camp-mystic-counselor-emma-foltz-helps-save-14-campers-in-texas-flood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendusa1.online\/?p=4819","title":{"rendered":"Camp Mystic counselor Emma Foltz helps save 14 campers in Texas flood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The d**dly flash floods that swept through Central Texas over the July 4 holiday have left at least 81 people d**d, with one of the hardest-hit areas being Camp Mystic in Kerrville. The Christian girls\u2019 summer retreat suffered the loss of 27 campers and counselors, with more still unaccounted for. The flooding, caused by a sudden surge of the Guadalupe River, left little time for evacuation, overwhelming cabins and communities in minutes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\">\n<div id=\"ternalnews.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CLLQ24mJsI4DFWUlBgAdnb4Jgg\">\n<p>Amid the devastation, one powerful story of courage has emerged: Emma Foltz, a counselor at Camp Mystic, saved 14 campers from being swept away by the floodwaters. As cha0s erupted, Emma acted swiftly and fearlessly, guiding the girls to safety. Her quick thinking and leadership have been widely praised, with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry publicly recognizing her heroism.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\">\n<div id=\"anchorslot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1590529\" data-uid=\"12ed0\">\n<div id=\"mgw1590529_12ed0\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>Survivor accounts, like that of Amanda Sue Jones who camped nearby, describe the flooding as swift and unexpected. Jones told CNN the water rose \u201cimmeasurably fast,\u201d giving families and campers mere moments to react. Despite monitoring nearby streams, the flood\u2019s rapid escalation caught everyone off guard, turning a peaceful night into a nightmare.<\/p>\n<p>Emma Foltz\u2019s actions have sparked an outpouring of support and admiration online. Thousands have posted messages thanking her for her bravery and calling for formal honors. Her hometown of Alexandria, Louisiana, has rallied around her, proud of the example she set under immense pressure.<\/p>\n<p>While Texas mourns an unspeakable loss, Emma\u2019s story shines as a beacon of hope. 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