Edward Eastland, director of Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp in the Texas Hill Country, offered a heartfelt apology to families of the 27 victims who perished in a flash flood last summer. Speaking at a Texas legislative panel in Austin, he admitted that efforts to save the girls were insufficient, stating, “We tried our hardest that night. It wasn’t enough to save your daughters.” The camp, which plans to reopen in May, has faced criticism for its lack of a solid evacuation plan and missed opportunities to ensure camper safety during the disaster. Investigators revealed that the camp's emergency protocols were inadequate, with no real training or drills conducted for staff. Edward Eastland recounted the frantic attempts to rescue the campers as the Guadalupe River overflowed, emphasizing that every minute was spent trying to reach the next cabin. Despite the camp's intention to improve training and conduct emergency drills, many families of the victims oppose the reopening, fearing it poses a danger to future campers. State regulators have flagged 22 deficiencies in the camp's emergency plan, raising questions about its preparedness for the upcoming summer season.