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All confirmed fatalities at Texas girls camp after flash floods ravaged through grounds

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Published 11:08 7 Jul 2025 GMT+1

All confirmed fatalities at Texas girls camp after flash floods ravaged through grounds

Officials have said they expect the death toll from the flood to continue to rise

Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard Kaonga

Grieving parents have revealed the identities of children who were among the 27 people to have died at Camp Mystic in the deadly Texas floods.

The Texas flash flood have swept through communities since July 4 and cause massive devastation, killing 82 throughout the state.

While rescue and search efforts remain underway in the new week, authorities are warning that the death toll will continue to rise.

One of the most heartbreaking elements of the surprise flood is that a summer Christian girls camp was massively impacted.

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The camp, set up in 1926, is for girls above the second grade to build their confidence and independence.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that some 750 girls had been staying at the camp when the floodwaters hit.

Officials have said 10 girls and one camp counselor remain missing, with parents heartbreakingly confirming the names of the girls who have died in the floods.

Renee Smajstrla, 8

Renee Smajstrla's family have confirmed her body has been recovered (Family handout)
Renee Smajstrla's family have confirmed her body has been recovered (Family handout)

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The family of 8-year-old Renee Smajstrla took to social media to confirm the passing of their daughter.

The child’s uncle Shawn Salta wrote on Facebook that he was thankful for the efforts to find Renee.

He said: “Thank you to all our friends and family for all the prayers and outreach. 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.

“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.”

Sarah Marsh, 8

Sarah Marsh's family have thanked people for their love and support (Family handout)
Sarah Marsh's family have thanked people for their love and support (Family handout)

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Sarah’s family have said she died after the waters swept through the camp.

Her grandmother spoke to Kerrville Daily Times and said the sweet child will live in their hearts.

She said: “Thank you for the outpouring of love and sympathy! We will always feel blessed to have had this beautiful spunky ray of light in our lives. She will live on in our hearts forever! We love you so much sweet Sarah.”

Eloise Peck, 8 and Lila Bonner, 9

Lila Bonner (left) and Eliose Peck  (Family handout)
Lila Bonner (left) and Eliose Peck (Family handout)

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The family of Eloise confirmed over the weekend that she had been found dead.

The family released a statement in part saying: “It is with a heavy heart that I let you know that Eloise Peck has been found and is now an angel.

“Eloise was literally friends with everyone. She loved spaghetti but not more than she loved dogs and animals.

“She passed away with her cabinmate and best friend Lila Bonner who also died. Eloise had a family who loved her fiercely for the 8 years she was with us. Especially her Mommy."

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Speaking to NBC News, Lila’s family also confirmed that she was found, but said they would like privacy and won’t be giving additional details.

The family said: “In the midst of our unimaginable grief, we ask for privacy and are unable to confirm any details at this time.

“We ache with all who loved her and are praying endlessly for others to be spared from this tragic loss.”

Janie Hunt, 9

Janie Hunt's mother has confirmed her daughter has died as a result of the flood (Family handout)
Janie Hunt's mother has confirmed her daughter has died as a result of the flood (Family handout)

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The mother of Dallas victim Janie Hunt confirmed that her daughter was also among the girls who had died in the flooding, adding: "We are just devastated."

Her grandmother Margaret said that six of Janie's cousins also attended the camp with her, but they are thankfully safe.

Featured Image Credit: RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images

Topics: News, US News, Texas floods, Weather

Gerrard Kaonga
Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard is a Journalist at UNILAD and has dived headfirst into covering everything from breaking global stories to trending entertainment news. He has a bachelors in English Literature from Brunel University and has written across a number of different national and international publications. Most notably the Financial Times, Daily Express, Evening Standard and Newsweek.

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