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Families of Camp Mystic flood victims plead for change at hearing

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Lawmakers in Texas Wednesday heard from the families of those who died in the July 4th flood at Camp Mystic. More than two dozen campers and counselors were among 135 people killed in the floods. Jason Allen reports.

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  • Families of Camp Mystic flood victims testified before Texas lawmakers, seeking changes to camp safety regulations.
  • The flood resulted in the deaths of over two dozen campers and counselors, with some victims still missing. 8s
  • Parents advocated for reforms such as relocating camps from flood-prone areas and establishing emergency alert systems. 1m 30s
  • Despite legislative promises, no new safety requirements or flood relief measures have been enacted. 1m 56s
  • Recovery efforts are ongoing, with some progress made but significant debris and missing persons remaining. 2m 36s
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