On July 11, 2026, heavy rainfall and flooding in Missouri led to the airlift of more than 200 children and staff from Camp Taum Sauk in Lesterville. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the children were trapped due to washed-away roads and a building collapse at a nearby campground. The Army National Guard utilized Black Hawk helicopters to evacuate the individuals to a nearby elementary school for reunification with their families. Additionally, around 20 people were rescued from the collapsed building.
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Over 200 Rescued from Summer Camp in Missouri Due to Flooding
On July 11, 2026, over 200 children and staff were airlifted from a summer camp in Lesterville, Missouri, due to severe flooding. The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that the evacuations were necessary after heavy rains caused road washouts and a building collapse at a nearby campground.
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