Camp Mystic in Texas will not reopen this summer after all

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Camp Mystic officials have withdrawn their application for a license to operate this summer, a year after devastating floods tore through the river-side camp site, killing 25 young campers and two teenage counselors.

Thursday's decision follows months of outrage by Texas lawmakers and the families of the girls who died in flood over the July 4 weekend last year.

The camp’s owner, Dick Eastland, was also killed by the deluge.

A spokesperson for the Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the camp withdrew its application.

The decision was praised by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has opposed reopening the camp while investigations continue.

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Camp Mystic will not reopen