Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after deadly Texas floods

Camp Mystic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganisation nearly a year after catastrophic flooding killed 25 campers and two teenage counsellors at the Christian girls' camp along the Guadalupe River in Texas, according to the Associated Press.

Mounting debts and lawsuits

The filing listed debts of more than 10 million US dollars and came after lawsuits accused the camp of failing to protect children as floodwaters approached. The disaster, one of the deadliest flash floods in the state's recent history, prompted intense scrutiny of how the camp responded as the river rose.

Lawyers acting for bereaved families said the bankruptcy filing would not halt their efforts to hold responsible parties to account, signalling that legal proceedings are likely to continue alongside the reorganisation.

What happens next

Chapter 11 allows a business to continue operating while it restructures its debts under court supervision. For the families pursuing claims, the central question remains whether the process will affect their ability to seek compensation and accountability through the courts.

The case continues to raise difficult questions about responsibility, safety planning and justice almost a year on from the tragedy.