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Camp Watchman Admits Evacuation Warning Could Save Lives
17 Apr
Summary
- A night watchman admitted that timely evacuation warnings could have saved lives.
- A judge upheld a ruling to preserve the Camp Mystic site for evidence.
- The trial related to the fatal flood is expected to begin in 2027.
A Camp Mystic night watchman stated that the lives of 27 girls could have been saved if campers had been evacuated before last year's fatal flood. Glenn Juenke testified that timely warnings, issued via the camp's communication systems, would have ensured survival.
Juenke recounted his harrowing experience during the flood, including attempts to evacuate campers and his own terror during the storm. Despite his efforts, the camp's co-owner and other girls were lost.
Following the legal proceedings, a judge has upheld a prior ruling. This decision prevents Camp Mystic from using or altering buildings where campers and counselors tragically died. Only one cabin is exempt under specific conditions.
Attorneys for the Steward family, who lost an 8-year-old daughter in the flood, sought to preserve the site as evidence. The camp is scheduled for a status hearing in May, with the main trial expected to commence in 2027.
