One of three North Texas girls missing from Camp Mystic in the wake of catastrophic Central Texas flooding has been confirmed dead, her family said Saturday.
Lila Bonner, 9, of Dallas, was among 23 to 25 girls from the camp who had been unaccounted for following the flash floods that swept through Kerr County early Friday.
North Texas girls among the still missing
Among those still missing from North Texas are Hadley Hanna, 8, and Eloise Peck, both from Dallas.
Dozens dead, many still missing
Officials say dozens have died as floodwaters continue to ravage the Hill Country. Rescue operations remain ongoing for the missing youths. Authorities caution that not all of the girls are confirmed missing — some may be unreachable due to storm-related communication outages — but the uncertainty has left families anxiously awaiting updates.
According to the camp’s website, children become eligible to attend Camp Mystic, located in Hunt, Texas, along the Guadalupe River, after completing the second grade.
Large-scale response underway
In response, authorities have launched a large-scale search effort, deploying 14 helicopters, Texas game wardens, and specialized rescue teams. Several children have already been rescued from trees and other stranded locations…