The parents of Cecilia “Cile” Steward, a camper at Camp Mystic in Texas, are grappling with the possibility that their daughter's remains may never be recovered after a devastating flood last summer. Cile was swept away during the flood that claimed the lives of 27 children and counselors. The Stewards are now suing the camp's operators, the Eastland family, alleging negligence.

CiCi and Will Steward shared their grief and frustration in a recent interview. They expressed concerns over the camp's inadequate evacuation plan and failure to heed weather alerts. The Stewards' lawsuit seeks over $1 million in damages, accusing the camp of being unprepared for the flood. The Eastlands' lawyer claims the flood was unexpected and unforeseeable.

The Stewards are also angered by the camp's reported plans to reopen. They believe the site is still an active crime scene. The couple's attorney agrees, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation before the camp resumes operations. The tragedy has deeply affected the community, including those, like Jenna Bush Hager, with personal connections to Camp Mystic.