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Mother of girl killed in Texas camp flood shares 'proof' her child is 'now with God'

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Published 11:16 1 Sep 2025 GMT+1

Mother of girl killed in Texas camp flood shares 'proof' her child is 'now with God'

Eloise Peck, 8, was attending Camp Mystic when she was killed by the devastating flood

Bec Oakes

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After losing her daughter in the devastating Texas floods earlier this year, one mother says she has 'proof' that she is 'now with God.'

Back in July, eight-year-old Eloise Peck was attending Christian summer camp, Camp Mystic, when devastating floods ravaged Central Texas.

After a month's worth of heavy rain fell within a matter of hours over the Fourth of July weekend, water levels in the Guadalupe River rose to breaking point and swept over the surrounding areas.

According to CNN, at least 135 people were killed in the flood, most coming from the Kerr County region where Camp Mystic was based.

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Eloise was one of 27 campers and counsellors confirmed by Camp Mystic to have died as of July 6.

A statement on the camp's website read: "Camp Mystic is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counsellors following the catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe river.

Lila Bonner (left) and Eloise Peck (right) were both tragically killed when flood waters swept through their summer camp (Family handout)
Lila Bonner (left) and Eloise Peck (right) were both tragically killed when flood waters swept through their summer camp (Family handout)

"Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly."

Missy Peck was struggling with the devastating loss of her young daughter when she saw what she described as a sign from God.

Speaking to NBC DFW, she said: "We'd had a particularly emotional day and we were sitting at a bonfire, roasting marshmallows and talking, and I looked up in the sky and saw what could have only been described as God, the universe and Lulu [her nickname for Eloise] working together.

"There was an 'E' - a very clear 'E' in the sky, crystal blue."

But she wasn't the only grieving parent to receive a 'sign' from their daughter.

Their mothers both claim to have received 'signs' from God that their daughters are okay (NBC DFW)
Their mothers both claim to have received 'signs' from God that their daughters are okay (NBC DFW)

Nine-year-old Lila Bonner, Eloise's best friend at the camp, also died in the flood.

Her mother Caitlin Bonner revealed that she 'begged for a sign' from the universe following her 'Lailabug's' death.

"We got home and there were lady bugs all over our interior staircase inside. Not one, like 10, on the first day and we've had a few that lingered," Bonner explained to the news outlet.

"And then on the first day of school for Scarlet and Holden, Scarlet and I walked outside to take her picture where we've always taken it with Lila and I was so nervous and she was so brave and she goes, 'Mom, Lila's here!' - and our whole front porch, like the awning, had like maybe 30 ladybugs."

At least 135 people were killed as a result of the devastating Texas flooding in July (Eric Vryn/Getty Images)
At least 135 people were killed as a result of the devastating Texas flooding in July (Eric Vryn/Getty Images)

Eloise and Lila's families are now part of the Heaven’s 27 Foundation, which hopes to protect Texas campers by passing Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act.

The Act focuses on prevention, detection, training and response, to make camps and communities along the Guadalupe River safer.

"Nothing will bring these girls back. We recognize that," Lila's father Blake Bonner added.

"We're trying to honor their legacy and letting this tragedy be a catalyst for change."

If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact GrieveWell on (734) 975-0238, or email [email protected].

Featured Image Credit: NBC DFW

Topics: US News, Texas, Texas floods

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