A MIRACLE UNFOLDED: 14-Year-Old Mary Steele Gant Found Alive in an elevated cabin — Rescued by Helicopter, She Whispered Just 3 Words Before Fainting in Her Family’s Arms

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee family is breathing a sigh of relief after their 14-year-old daughter was rescued from a Texas summer camp that was devastated by sudden flash flooding over the Fourth of July holiday. According to NBC affiliate WMC in Memphis, Mary Steele Gant, a Memphis native, had been attending Camp Mystic, a popular summer camp in the Texas Hill Country, when torrential rains triggered dangerous flooding on July 4, 2025. The normally tranquil Guadalupe River swelled rapidly, sending powerful floodwaters through the campgrounds. Camp ‘Ripped Apart’ by Raging Waters Mary’s father, Mathew Gant, described the terrifying situation, saying Camp Mystic was “ripped apart” as the water surged through cabins, activity centers, and recreation areas.“Everything happened so fast,” Gant recalled. “The river rose in a matter of hours, cutting off roads and trapping campers in dangerous conditions.” Mary, who has been attending Camp Mystic since 2019, was among several campers who took shelter in an elevated cabin on higher ground. Rescue crews, battling dangerous currents and unpredictable weather, were able to locate her and airlift her to safety by helicopter on Saturday. Gratitude for Heroes and Heartbreak for Others The Gant family expressed deep gratitude toward the Eastland… CONTINUE READING…