Alongside the recently shared photo of the Camp Mystic victims, social media posts and news reports have offered insight into their lives and the latest updates on the devastating event.
Media outlets have published an image showing 13 girls from Camp Mystic and two counselors who were swept away by flash floods in Texas. The post also highlights the severe damage caused by the flooding in Hunt, Texas, over the holiday weekend, leaving many hearts broken.
The social media photo captures a poignant moment frozen in time, now weighted with deep sorrow. It shows the campers and counselors standing together on a tennis court, all dressed in white outfits and sneakers, smiling brightly. The girls in the front row crouch slightly with their hands on their knees, while those in the back row link arms, displaying joyful unity — a final happy memory before disaster struck.
This image was taken at the Bubble Inn less than five days prior to the floods. Sadly, the post also notes several people still missing, including campers Molly DeWitt (Houston), Abby Pohl (Austin), Ellen Gorten (Houston), and counselor Katherine Ferruzzo.
Below the main photo is another showing a heavily damaged room at Camp Mystic, with mud covering the floor, walls, and overturned chairs scattered around.
The emotional impact of the photos has deeply moved viewers online, prompting widespread heartbreak, disbelief, and sympathy. Comments like “My god! So unreal! 🙏💔” and “Unimaginable grief 💔” have been common.
Many have expressed condolences and prayers for the victims and their families. One comment read, “This is just so incredibly sad. All those poor kids and their families. My heart breaks for them all. May the ones who passed rest in peace.”
Others called the tragedy one of the most horrific in recent memory, with messages such as, “Pray for these poor beautiful souls and their families,” and “RIP beautiful girls — lives cut far too short, very sad.”
Among the tributes is one for 18-year-old counselor Chloe Childress, whose radiant smile and calm strength shine in a photo surrounded by greenery. Childress had just graduated from The Kinkaid School in Houston and was preparing to start college at the University of Texas at Austin.
Kinkaid’s headmaster, Jonathan Eades, reflected on her impact in a letter: “Her honesty gave others the courage to speak up. Her resilience helped others push through. Her joy in the little things reminded all who knew her to keep showing up with heart.”
As co-president of the Honor Council, varsity cross-country runner, and founder of a senior citizen service club, Childress embodied leadership and selflessness until her life was tragically lost in the floodwaters.
Counselor Katherine Ferruzzo remains missing. A serene portrait of her surrounded by roses shows her gentle smile. Her family has requested privacy and prayers as rescue efforts continue, remembering her “fierce and loving spirit” and the efforts she made to protect the girls in her cabin.
Among the young victims is camper Sarah Marsh, captured smiling brightly in a navy Camp Mystic T-shirt. Another is nine-year-old Janie Hunt, shown in a photo beaming with innocence and warmth.
Best friends and cabinmates Eloise Peck and Lila Bonner are pictured embracing beneath trees. Peck’s mother shared that both girls perished together in the flood.
Eight-year-old Anne Margaret Bellows is remembered by her family as a joyful and kind spirit. Her mother expressed gratitude to camp leaders and counselors, including the late director Dick Eastland, who risked and in many cases gave their lives to protect the campers until the very end.
Other victims include eight-year-olds Linnie McCown and Mary Stevens from Austin, who lost their lives as floodwaters rose on July 4, 2025. Their passing has deeply affected the Austin community, which held a candlelight vigil in their memory.
Molly DeWitt remains missing. Her family shared a photo of her smiling brightly. Wilchester Elementary School held a gathering, wrapping green ribbons around trees as a symbol of hope and solidarity.
Wynne Naylor, previously missing, has been confirmed deceased, with the heartbreaking news shared by her great-aunt on July 6. The family expressed thanks for the support and prayers received.
Another victim, camper Renee Smajstrla, was found but did not survive. Her family thanked everyone for their prayers and support, which aided the search efforts.
Alongside the confirmed casualties, Abby Pohl and Ellen Gorten are also listed as missing. As updates continue, families and communities wrestle with profound grief, holding onto hope for the missing while mourning the confirmed losses.
As of Monday, the death toll from the Texas flash floods has risen above 100, with 84 victims recovered in Kerr County alone, including 28 children.