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Camp La Junta counselor recounts efforts to protect campers during Independence Day Floods
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dylan McKim , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· July 3, 2026
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Key points Further details about the counselor's efforts and the flood event are available from local news sources, including a firsthand account from Thompson White, a counselor at the camp during the Independence Day Floods. A counselor at Camp La Junta has shared their experience of protecting campers during a severe flood event.
A counselor at Camp La Junta has shared their experience of protecting campers during a severe flood event. The camp is situated on the Guadalupe River in Kerr County.
The counselor, Thompson White, had limited experience at the camp, having only been there for five days when the flooding occurred.
Further details about the counselor's efforts and the flood event are available from local news sources, including a firsthand account from Thompson White, a counselor at the camp during the Independence Day Floods.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
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