Rep. Buddy Carter reveals tragic loss of granddaughters’ cousin in Texas floods

Devastation has struck Texas with a ferocity that’s left hearts broken and communities reeling, as flash flooding from the Guadalupe River claimed nearly 70 lives in a matter of hours.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, torrential rains caused the river to surge 26 feet in just 45 minutes, leading to catastrophic loss, especially at Camp Mystic in Kerrville, where dozens perished, many are still missing, and families like that of Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) are grieving, as Breitbart reports.

Rep. Carter shared the bittersweet news that his granddaughters, who were at Camp Mystic during the disaster, are safe and sound, but that they still suffered an unthinkable loss.

Personal tragedy amid flood crisis

“As you may have heard, my granddaughters were at the summer camp in Texas that flooded. They are safe, and I thank you for your well-wishes and prayers during this time,” Carter stated.

But safety for some comes with sorrow for others, as Carter’s family wasn’t spared loss. “Unfortunately, not everyone was as lucky. My granddaughters lost their cousin, Janie, and many other families are grieving loved ones,” he added, urging prayers for Texas.

Let’s be real — while progressive agendas often distract with climate lectures, it’s the real-time response to these tragedies that matters most, and Carter’s call for resources to save lives cuts through the noise with raw urgency.

Heroic efforts, heartbreaking losses

The scale of this disaster is staggering, with Kerr County alone reporting 59 deaths as the total toll climbed to nearly 70 on Sunday, a grim reminder of nature’s unforgiving power.

At Camp Mystic, the heartbreak deepens with 11 campers and one counselor still unaccounted for, leaving families in agonizing limbo.

Among the fallen is Richard “Dick” Eastland, the camp director, who reportedly gave his life trying to save young girls caught in the deluge — a true hero in a time of crisis.

Stories of survival amid chaos

Yet, amid the despair, stories of survival emerge, like that of a young girl from Rep. Chip Roy’s (R-TX) district who miraculously endured. “She floated on a mattress for three hours yesterday morning, and we’ve located her and she’s safe and sound,” Roy shared with relief.

Call it divine intervention or sheer grit, but such miracles remind us why we must prioritize real action over empty virtue signaling — survival doesn’t wait for hashtags.

Another astonishing rescue involved a 22-year-old woman swept 20 miles downriver, clinging to a cypress tree for hours until a homeowner heard her cries and, after failing to reach 911, flagged down law enforcement for help.

Leadership steps up for Kerr County

Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) also breathed a sigh of relief, confirming he and his wife, Camille, were reunited with their daughters who were evacuated from the camp, a small victory in a sea of loss.

On Sunday morning, President Donald Trump took decisive action, signing a Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County to ensure first responders have the tools they need. “These families are enduring an unimaginable tragedy, with many lives lost, and many still missing,” Trump declared, emphasizing his administration’s close work with state and local leaders.

In times like these, strong leadership trumps bureaucratic red tape every day of the week, and it’s heartening to see resources mobilized without the usual political posturing — turns out, saving lives is the ultimate policy priority.