Two House lawmakers revealed that their family members who were at a Texas camp that was ravaged by catastrophic flash flooding on Friday are safe.
Reps. August Pfluger (R-Texas) and Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) both had relatives who were evacuated from flooding that devastated Texas Hill Country and killed at least 80 people, according to authorities.
Pfluger had two daughters at Camp Mystic, a Christian camp in Hunt, Texas, located not far from the Guadalupe River.
Rep. August Pfluger thanked local officials after his two daughters were rescued from the Texas floods. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
“Camille, Vivian and I are now reunited with Caroline and Juliana who were evacuated from Camp Mystic,” the Texas rep revealed Saturday. “The last day has brought unimaginable grief to many families and we mourn with them as well as holding out hope for survivors.”
“We want to thank the first responders who have