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Texas flooding victims include Dallas Catholic school sisters, camp counselor, Walmart employee
By Stephen Sorace, Brooke Taylor, Stepheny Price, Greg Wehner, Alexandra Koch
Published July 07, 2025
A beloved teacher and his wife. Young sisters staying with their grandparents. Multiple girls from a riverside summer camp and their father-figure camp director. These are some of the dozens of victims killed as gushing floodwaters swept across central Texas on Friday.
The flooding originated from the swift waters of the swollen Guadalupe River as a storm pounded the region with torrential rain.
The death toll has climbed to over 100, with dozens more missing as of Monday evening.
As the floodwaters receded, more victims were being identified and their stories shared.
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Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal, 8, passed away in the Texas Hill Country Floods on July 4, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Lytal family)
Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal
The Lytal family told Fox News Digital that the Texas Rangers confirmed their 8-year-old daughter, Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal, passed away in the flood at Camp Mystic.
"Kellyanne was a shining light in this world. She was kind, fearless, silly, compassionate, and a loving friend to everyone," the family wrote in a statement. "Kellyanne believed deeply in Jesus, and we rejoice in the comfort of knowing she is in Heaven with our Lord and Savior. Even though she was taken from us way too early, we thank God for the eight magical years we got to share with her."
The family thanked the community for its prayers and support.
"We are forever grateful for the men and women who are assisting in the Search and Rescue efforts," Kellyanne's parents wrote. "Please continue to pray for all families affected by this tragedy."
In their daughter's memory, the Lytal family established the Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal Memorial Foundation to give back to the community and charitable causes that "were dear to our daughter's beautiful heart and kind spirit."
Abby Lynn Pohl, 8, was found dead following the Texas floods.
Abby Lynn Pohl
Abby Lynn Pohl, an 8-year-old from Austin, was confirmed dead by her family.
"Abby had a magical life force that filled the room with light and laughter," the family wrote in a statement to Fox News. "Her quirky sense of humor and the mischievous twinkle in her beautiful blue eyes made her a magnet for others, many of whom claimed her as their ‘best friend.’"
The Pohl family said they were grateful for the outpouring of love and support "in a time of such unimaginable loss."
Katherine Ferruzzo
Katherine Ferruzzo, a Camp Mystic councilor who recently graduated from high school, was found dead on Friday.
Katherine Ferruzzo, a counselor at Camp Mystic, was found dead on Friday, according to family members.
"We are incredibly grateful to all the search and rescue professionals and volunteers who have remained steadfast in their efforts to locate the victims of this tragedy," the family wrote in a statement to Fox News. "We would especially like to thank the Texas Rangers."
A recent graduate of Memorial High School, Ferruzzo was accepted to The University of Texas at Austin and planned to become a Special Education teacher, starting in the Fall.
The Katherine Ferruzzo Legacy Foundation is being established to honor Ferruzzo and her compassion for those with special needs and learning differences.
"We would like to thank the Houston and Camp Mystic communities for their unwavering support and for allowing us to mourn this tragedy in private," the family wrote. "We are heartbroken for the other families and pray for all who have been affected."
Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence
A Texas father confirmed his twin daughters, Hanna, left, and Rebecca Lawrence, were among the victims of the Camp Mystic flash flood tragedy.
John Lawrence told Fox News that his 8-year-old twins, Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence, died in flash flooding at Camp Mystic.
Their older sister was also a camper and survived.
"Hanna and Rebecca brought so much joy to us, to their big sister Harper, and to so many others. We will find ways to keep that joy, and to continue to spread it for them," the statement read. "But we are devastated that the bond we shared with them, and that they shared with each other, is now frozen in time. Thank you for the love and support."
The family said the girls shared a bond that only twins could understand.
"They were so different, but had the sweetest friendship. They both loved books, and could stay up all night reading to each other. And they could spend hours playing make believe games with each playing multiple starring roles. They both looked up to and wanted to be just like their big sister Harper," the girl's father said.
Their father said Hanna loved to build, draw and create. "She would make new friends wherever she went, as soon as she got there. She loved to push buttons and boundaries, but had a talent for doing it in a way where you could not help but smile," he said. "She wanted to be a chef when she grew up so she could open a restaurant that would feed people in need for free."
Their father said Rebecca loved to snuggle and enjoyed family movie night. "She loved her sisters and friends but was also independent and happy doing her own thing. Her laugh was infectious, and no one could make her laugh as much or as hard as Hanna did," he said. "She loved all animals, whether real or plush. She had her own clear sense of fashion and always knew the exact look she wanted. She was sweet and kind, but had a killer eye-roll. She wanted to be a teacher when she grew up."
John Lawrence said of his daughters – "They were happy girls."
Reece and Paula Zunker
Teacher and high school soccer coach Reece Zunker and his wife Paula were found dead following the devastating flash flooding in Kerr County.
"Reece was a passionate educator and a beloved soccer coach," Kerrville Independent School District said in a statement. "His unwavering dedication to our students, athletes, and the Tivy community touched countless lives and will never be forgotten.
"Paula, a former Tivy teacher, also left a lasting mark on our community," the statement continued. "The care and impact she shared with her students continue to be felt, even years later."
The school district asked to keep the family "in your prayers," as the couple’s two children, Lyle and Holland, were both still missing as of Sunday afternoon.
Harber Family
Blair and Brooke Harber, aged 13 and 11, were found dead with their hands "locked together," family said. Their grandparents, Charlene and Mike Harber, have yet to be found. (GoFundMe)
Blair and Brooke Harber, aged 13 and 11, were sleeping in a riverside cabin in Hunt, Texas, with their grandparents, Charlene and Mike Harber, when the torrent swept away their cabin.
The girls’ parents, R.J. and Annie, were staying five houses down from them and awoke at 3:30 a.m. to go check on the girls during the storm but found their house had already started to flood.
The family detailed their story in a GoFundMe post, sharing how the pounding rain masked the sound of the floodwaters in the home, which they said were "rising one foot per minute."
R.J. and Annie broke a window to escape the flooded home and borrowed a kayak from a neighbor to try to reach their children.
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"But the water had risen too high to reach the neighbor’s house that my parents and nieces and their 2 dogs were at," the post read, detailing how the waters were rough and had white caps.
The bodies of Blair and Brooke were found 15 miles away in Kerrville.
"When they were found their hands were locked together," the family said.
The sisters were both students at St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas.
Charlene and Mike had yet to be found at the time of the fundraising post.
Robert and Joni Brake of Abilene, Texas were reported missing by family after the floods. (Photo courtesy of Ryen Brake)
Robert and Joni Brake
Robert and Joni Brake, of Abilene, Texas, were reportedly staying at an RV park in Kerr County and were missing following the floods, according to a report from affiliate FOX 4 Dallas.
Robert was found dead earlier this week, while Joni's body was found on Thursday, according to the report.
"Since July 4th, our family has lived in a world of heartbreak. But we've also lived in a world of kindness, because of YOU," the Brake family wrote in a statement to FOX 4. "Your prayers, love, and compassion have carried us through. In the midst of tragedy, we've witnessed the most powerful reminder: There is still beauty in this world. There is still goodness. There is still hope.
"If you want to honor our parents/grandparents, please do this: Smile at someone today. Call a loved one. Walk up to a stranger and simply say hello. Kindness costs nothing—but its impact is immeasurable."
Tanya Burwick
This undated photo released by Rhea Burwick shows her mother Tanya Burwick, April 2025, in San Angelo, Texas. (Rhae Brunswick via AP)
The last time Tanya Burwick's family heard from her was a frantic phone call about the floodwaters as she headed to work at a Walmart early Friday in the San Angelo area. When Burwick didn't show up for work, her employer filed a missing persons report and sent a colleague to look for her.
Police investigating the 62-year-old's disappearance found Burwick's unoccupied SUV fully submerged later that day. Her body was found the next morning blocks from the vehicle.
"She lit up the room and had a laugh that made other people laugh," Lindsey Burwick told The Associated Press, adding that her mother was a beloved parent, grandparent and colleague to many.
Jane Ragsdale
Jane Ragsdale, 68, devoted her life to the Heart O’the Hills Camp, a summer camp for girls in Texas Hill Country. She was a camper and counselor there herself in the 1970s before becoming a co-owner. By the 1980s, she was director of the camp in Hunt.
"She was the heart of The Heart," the camp said in a statement. "She was our guiding light, our example, and our safe place. She had the rare gift of making every person feel seen, loved, and important."
Dick Eastland
Dick Eastland was remembered as a "selfless" man and "father figure." (LeslieEastland/Facebook)
Dick Eastland was the director and co-owner of Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River.
Those who knew Eastland said he made the ultimate sacrifice trying to save his campers from the flood.
"Camp Mystic’s Dick Eastland no doubt gave his life attempting to save his campers," Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, wrote on X. "For decades he and his wife Tweety poured his life into loving and developing girls and women of character. Thank you Mr. Eastland. We love you and miss you."
Dick Eastland, director of Camp Mystic, died while trying to save campers during a flash flood. (Camp Mystic)
Paige Sumner, a former camper and friend of Eastland, wrote in the Kerrville Daily Times: "It doesn’t surprise me at all that his last act of kindness and sacrifice was working to save the lives of campers. He had already saved so many lives with the gift of Camp Mystic."
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Katharine Somerville, a camp counselor at Camp Mystic’s Cypress Lake location, told "Fox News Live" on Sunday that the camp director was among the "most selfless men in the whole world" and "a father figure, a comforting force in the uncertainty of everything."
Lila Bonner and Eloise Peck
Lila Bonner, left, and Eloise Peck were among the confirmed Camp Mystic deaths. They were from Highland Park, a city near Dallas, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Missy Peck)
Lila Bonner and Eloise Peck were best friends and cabinmates at Camp Mystic.
The girls were from Highland Park, a city near Dallas. They had both recently finished second grade at Bradfield Elementary.
Janie Hunt
Janie Hunt was killed when a flood ripped through Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, on July 4, 2025. (Anne Hunt)
Janie Hunt was one of the Camp Mystic campers who died in the devastating floods over the weekend. She was just 9 years old.
Janie was a family member of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt. Clark’s wife, Tavia, said the family was devastated in an Instagram post.
Janie was a family member of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt. (The Hunt Family)
"Our hearts are broken by the devastation from the floods in Wimberley and the tragic loss of so many lives – including a precious little Hunt cousin, along with several friend’s little girls," Tavia Hunt wrote.
Anna Margaret Bellows
Anna Margaret Bellows, 8, was from Houston. (Bellows Family)
Anna Margaret Bellows, an 8-year-old from Houston, was also attending Camp Mystic.
Her parents confirmed to Fox News that she died in the flood.
Renee Smajstrla
Renee Smajstrla, 8, was from Ingram, Texas. (Shawn Salta)
Renee Smajstrla, an 8-year-old from Ingram, Texas, was another of the Camp Mystic girls confirmed to have died.
"Renee has been found and while not the outcome we prayed for, the social media outreach likely assisted the first responders in helping to identify her so quickly," Renee's uncle, Shawn Salta, told Fox News in a statement. "We are thankful she was with her friends and having the time of her life, as evidenced by this picture from yesterday. She will forever be living her best life at Camp Mystic. Please continue to pray for the other families in Kerrville. "
Linnie Anne McCown
Linnie's father shared that she loved dance and gymnastics. (The McCown Family)
Linnie Anne McCown, an 8-year-old from Austin, was confirmed to have died in the flood at Camp Mystic.
Linnie Anne McCown, 8, was from Austin, Texas. She was among the campers killed at Camp Mystic. (OKCM Search & Rescue Team)
Her father, Michael, told Fox News, "She loved dance, gymnastics and was the sweetest girl to everyone she met."
Sarah Marsh
Sarah Marsh, an 8-year-old girl from Mountain Brook, Alabama, was confirmed to have died at Camp Mystic. (The Marsh Family)
Sarah Marsh, an 8-year-old girl from Mountain Brook, Alabama, was spending the summer away from home at Camp Mystic.
Marsh was a student at Cherokee Bend Elementary in suburban Birmingham.
"Our family is completely devastated by the loss of Sarah and her dear friends at Camp Mystic," the Marsh family said in a statement to Fox News. "This is a tragedy that no parent can prepare for and it will never be right this side of Heaven.
"While we are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, we request privacy as we navigate the unimaginable steps ahead," the family continued. "We continue to keep the fellow campers, staff, and families in our prayers – for their rescue and return home."
Mary Kathryn Jacobe
Mary Kathryn Jacobe, 8, was also killed in the flood at Camp Mystic, FOX26 Houston reported.
Mary's family told the outlet that the girl was "fun, compassionate and kind."
"We will miss her dearly," the family said.
Greta Katherine Toranzo
Greta Katherine Toranzo, 10, died when flood waters ravaged the Texas Hill Country Region over the Fourth of July weekend in 2025. (Toranzo Family)
The parents of a Camp Mystic camper confirmed their 10-year-old daughter died in the floods that devastated Kerr County, Texas over the Fourth of July weekend.
"It’s with shattered hearts that we share the devastating news that our beloved daughter, Greta Katherine Toranzo, lost her life in the July Fourth flood in Kerr County," Ellen and Jorge Toranzo said in a statement. "Greta was thrilled to return to Camp Mystic for a third summer this year. She was overjoyed to be reunited with her camp friends for weeks of fun, laughter, sports, and sisterhood.
Greta Toranzo passed away in a flood on July 4 in Texas. (Photo courtesy of Ellen Toranzo)
"Whether at home, at school, in the pool, or on the tennis court, Greta radiated joy. She was kind, creative, and full of love and also brave, athletic, and determined," her parents continued. "She was a caring big sister to her little brother, Oliver, and a friend to so many at Sinclair Elementary, the Timbergrove Sports Association, and the Briar Club.
"Our hearts are broken beyond words. We miss her bright spirit, her sweet smile, and her endlessly loving heart," they added. "We’re deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers from friends, family, and our community. We want to thank the first responders, search and rescue teams, and volunteers who worked tirelessly with urgency and compassion during the flood. Their bravery and care will never be forgotten."
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The Toranzos asked for privacy as they grieve the "unimaginable loss" of Greta.
The Houston Chronicle reported that Greta was a 10-year-old Houston ISD student.
Fox News Digital’s Paulina Dedaj, Scott Thompson, Rachel Wolf, Fox News' Brooke Taylor, and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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