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Sarah Marsh Found Deceased Following Catastrophic Flash Flooding at Camp Mystic, Grandmother Says

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KERR COUNTY, Texas — The grandmother of Sarah Marsh has confirmed to Channel2 NOW that Sarah is among the latest victims to be found deceased following the catastrophic flash flooding that swept through Camp Mystic.

Sarah from Mountain Brook, a student at Cherokee Bend Elementary had been missing since the floods hit the all-girls Christian summer camp in Hunt, Texas.

Her death adds to the growing list of confirmed fatalities, which includes fellow campers Janie Hunt and Renee Smajstrla.

Both girls were recovered after a cabin at Camp Mystic was swept away by rapidly rising waters of the Guadalupe River.

Among the lives lost in this tragedy is Camp Mystic Director Dick Eastland.

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Eastland, who led the camp through decades of cherished summers, had previously endured profound personal loss—having lost his son and grandson—and had survived a battle with brain cancer.

He is remembered by the camp community as a steadfast leader and mentor.

Ellen Troxclair confirmed to Channel 2 NOW that at least 10 individuals from Camp Mystic have been confirmed deceased, including longtime camp director Dick Eastland and several young campers.

This brings the total number of lives lost to at least 35, following the 25 fatalities reported the previous night.

The flooding was caused by a historic 15 inches of rainfall that fell in a matter of hours, overwhelming the Guadalupe River and parts of Central Texas.

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Officials have confirmed at least 24 deaths across the region, with over 20 individuals still unaccounted for as of Friday night.

Governor Greg Abbott addressed the ongoing crisis in a press conference, calling it a “mass casualty event.” He confirmed that state and local emergency personnel remain in a “search and rescue posture” and that operations will continue “nonstop, throughout the night and into the morning.” The use of helicopters equipped with infrared technology is assisting in locating survivors or victims amid the floodwaters and debris.

Efforts have included the deployment of over 100 game wardens and aviation units. While access to Camp Mystic was initially restricted due to the flooding, rescuers were able to reach the grounds by midday Friday and began evacuating children.

More than 200 people have since been rescued or evacuated, including 167 by air, according to Major General Thomas M. Suelzer.

Camp Mystic remains the only known summer camp along the Guadalupe River where people are still unaccounted for, despite officials being in communication with 18 other camps in the area.

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The remote region continues to suffer from loss of power, internet, and road access, further complicating rescue efforts.

Governor Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for multiple counties affected by the flooding, including Kerr, Bandera, Kendall, and Gillespie, among others. He pledged that all available state resources will be deployed to assist in the rescue and recovery.

“We are focused on the ones that cannot help themselves right now,” said Nim Kidd, Chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management. “That is our primary area of concern.”

The number of missing individuals continues to fluctuate as evacuations and reunifications progress.

The situation remains fluid, and families across Texas await word on the safety of their loved ones.

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Officials are urging the public to continue offering prayers and support.

Emergency personnel, volunteers, and countless families remain united in grief, hope, and determination during this unprecedented tragedy.


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Suspended Dearborn Ford worker Thomas Sabula received more than $320K after Trump flips him off

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TJ Sabula Suspended Dearborn Ford worker Thomas Sabula received more than $320K after Trump flips him off UAW Ford auto
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DEARBORN, Mich. — A suspended Ford Motor Company employee has become the focus of national attention after a confrontation with former President Donald Trump during a visit to a Dearborn assembly plant, prompting an outpouring of public support that has raised more than $324,000 for his family through an online fundraiser.

The worker, Thomas “TJ” Sabula, a 40-year-old United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 600 member, was placed on suspension pending an internal investigation following an exchange that occurred while Trump was touring the facility.

According to video later obtained and published by TMZ, an off-camera voice can be heard shouting “pedophile protector” at the former president, an apparent reference to the administration’s handling of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

In the footage, Trump appears to mouth an expletive and make a hand gesture before walking away.

The Washington Post subsequently identified Sabula as the individual who made the remark.

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In an interview with the newspaper, Sabula confirmed that he was suspended after the incident and said he believes the action amounts to political retaliation.

“As far as calling him out, definitely no regrets whatsoever,” Sabula told The Post. “But I am concerned about my job. I believe I’ve been targeted for political retribution for embarrassing him in front of his friends.”

Sabula, who describes himself as politically independent, said he has never voted for Trump, though he has supported Republican candidates in the past.

In the days following the incident, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to assist Sabula and his family during his suspension.

The campaign states that Sabula is “a father of two young children, a husband, and a proud UAW Local 600 line worker,” and that the funds will be used to help cover household and living expenses “during this time of uncertainty.” Donations quickly surged past $100,000, with notable contributions reportedly made by the rock band Dropkick Murphys.

Supporters have characterized Sabula’s actions as a form of protest and free expression, while others have questioned whether his conduct violated workplace policies.

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Ford Motor Company and union representatives have not publicly released details regarding the status of the internal investigation or whether disciplinary action beyond the suspension is being considered.

Following his visit to the Dearborn plant, Trump went on to deliver remarks at the Detroit Economic Club, where he had last spoken in October 2024.

The incident continues to draw attention amid broader political debate, as questions remain about workplace discipline, free speech, and the role of political expression in employment settings.


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