The Guadalupe River rose quickly as a result of torrential rain, causing severe floods that have caused a large loss of life and property throughout Texas.

Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls on the river in Kerr County, was among the hardest-hit locations. Late last week, the camp issued a sorrowful statement.

“Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly,” the organisation wrote, adding, “We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from community, first responders, and officials at every level.”

Ten more campers and one counsellor are believed to be missing as of this writing, while CNN reports that 27 campers and counsellors lost their lives in the floods.

But without the heroic efforts of 26-year-old Coast Guard Scott Ruskan, who assisted in organising the evacuation of 165 individuals from the camp last