Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood
A Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic's co-director for failing to assist children during a deadly flood last year. The flood resulted in the deaths of 25 girls and two counselors, leading to significant backlash against the camp's leadership. Mary Liz Eastland, the suspended co-director, plans to contest the board's decision, claiming the process was unjust.
- ▪The Texas Board of Nursing suspended Mary Liz Eastland's nursing license due to her inaction during a catastrophic flood.
- ▪The flood, which occurred last July, resulted in the deaths of 25 girls and two teenage counselors.
- ▪Eastland's attorney argues that the suspension was premature and lacked a thorough investigation.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTexas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly floodA Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic’s co-director in a scathing order that accuses her of not helping children evacuate during last year’s catastrophic floodsByJIM VERTUNO Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 5:24 PM0:56AUSTIN, Texas -- A Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic’s co-director in a scathing order that accused her of not helping children evacuate during last year’s catastrophic floods that killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors.It's one of the state’s first actions…
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