Richard Eastland

Richard Eastland

camp director United States

Richard Eastland was a dedicated camp director who led Camp Mystic for over five decades, transforming it into a cherished sanctuary for young girls to grow and develop their Christian faith. He lost his life while bravely attempting to rescue campers during a catastrophic flood.

Born on Jul 04, 1955 (70 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
170,142
Power
10,794$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 7.00 0.05% +10% 331,002,651 170,142 $21,000,000 10,794$
Totals 1 331,002,651 170,142 $21,000,000 10,794$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Richard 'Dick' Eastland, the owner of Camp Mystic, was killed while trying to rescue some of the campers. 8

CNN: Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Richard Eastland was the adult leader of Camp Mystic who died in the Hill Country floods while trying to evacuate campers. 5

The Guardian: Texas camp leader waited over an hour after flood warning to evacuate | Texas floods 2025

Canada Canada: Richard (Dick) Eastland was the camp’s beloved director described by campers as a father figure. 9

The Globe and Mail: Texas inspectors approved summer camp’s disaster plan two days before deadly floods

Guyana Guyana: Richard 'Dick' Eastland, 70, Mystic’s co-owner and director, died trying to save children at his camp from the flood. 7

Stabroek News: Hopes fade for Texas flood victims as death toll tops 95

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Richard 'Dick' Eastland was the longtime owner and director of Camp Mystic, who was among those lost in the flooding. 5

The Guardian: Everything we know about Texas flooding – with visuals | Texas floods 2025