The Brief
- A Burleson couple, Joni and Robert Brake, died in the Kerr County flash floods on July 4th.
- The Brakes were staying at an RV park that was destroyed by rapid floodwaters.
- More than 160 people are still missing after the floods, with search and recovery efforts ongoing.
BURLESON, Texas – A Burleson couple, Joni and Robert Brake, were found deceased after the deadly flash flooding in Kerr County, according to a statement from their family.
Family members told FOX 4 that the Brakes were staying at an RV park destroyed by rapid floodwaters during the July 4 disaster. A family member informed FOX 4 on Thursday that Joni Brake’s body had been recovered and identified. Robert Brake’s body was found earlier in the week.
Family’s Statement
What we know:
“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. 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,” the Brake family said in a statement.…