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Matthew Childress
Coverage of Matthew Childress in the Nexus archive.
- Life after the flood: How a Houston father’s loss spurred a quest to protect others
Matthew Childress lost his 18-year-old daughter, Chloe, who was a counselor at Camp Mystic, during the July 4 flooding in the Texas Hill Country. The tragedy inspired Childress to work toward protecting others from similar disasters.
- Dads of Camp Mystic flood victims on the pain of losing their daughters, pushing for safety changes
Ryan DeWitt and Matthew Childress, fathers of a camper and counselor who died during floods at Camp Mystic in Texas, are advocating for safety reforms in U.S. summer camps to prevent similar tragedies. They shared their experiences with CBS News to highlight the need for improved safety measures.