One Girl Who Escaped Camp Mystic Is Paying Tribute To That Tragic Day
A young girl who miraculously escaped alive from Camp Mystic during the horrendous Texas Hill Country flood earlier this month is paying tribute in her own unique way.
13-year-old Skyler Derrington was among the campers who escaped the devastating floods that struck the beloved camp that she had attended since childhood.
In the aftermath, she poured her experience into a powerful rewrite of “Hallelujah,” transforming the song into a moving tribute to resilience, community, and the camp she holds dear.
She sings, “Now I heard there was a giant flood / But we were washed in Jesus’ blood / On July the 4th, 2025, the water rose and we went adrift / Our faith was strong you showed us love like only God from up above / your prayers and hugs and love overwhelmed us.”
Camp Mystic Devastated In Texas Floods
Camp Mystic is a century-old Christian girls’ summer camp located in Hunt, an unincorporated community in Kerr County, Texas.
At least 27 campers and counselors are confirmed dead following the tragic flash flooding in the region, which saw up to 10 to 12 inches of torrential rains in an incredibly short amount of time.
The Guadalupe River surged dramatically, rising approximately 22 to 29 feet in under two hours, sweeping away cabins, roads, and everything in its path.
Camp Mystic’s youngest campers were tragically housed in low‑lying cabins located less than 500 feet from the Guadalupe River and were among the first to be overwhelmed when the flash flood struck.
Heroic Stories Emerge Out Of The Horrific Tragedy
Amid the widespread devastation that struck the Texas Hill Country, inspiring stories of bravery and resilience are coming to light.
One remarkable account is that of a counselor at Camp Mystic who heroically rescued 14 young girls from the dangerous floodwaters.
Emma Foltz, of Alexandria, Louisiana, reportedly evacuated the girls as the water was rising in the camp.
“Emma Foltz, of Alexandria, Louisiana, and rising senior at Louisiana Tech, has been a camp counselor at Camp Mystic in Texas for three years,” Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote in a social media post.
The Governor thanked the young girl for her courageous acts and quick thinking to bring the girls to safety.
“She played an instrumental role in helping evacuate 14 of her campers to safety,” Landry continued. “Please join me in thanking Emma for all her hard work and bravery under immense pressure.”
