Who was Richard Dick Eastland? The Camp Mystic director dies trying to save girls in Texas floods

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Central Texas witnessed catastrophic flash floods. At least 52 people died. Richard Eastland, Camp Mystic's director, died a hero. He tried to save campers from rising floodwaters. Eastland and his wife managed the camp since 1974. He was a father figure to many campers. The Guadalupe River flooded summer camps. Search operations are underway in Kerr County.