Mary Kate Jacobe, 8, was among those at Camp Mystic who died in the July 4 flooding. (Mary Kate Jacobe Family via AP)
Kerr County, Texas
The body of a young Houston girl reported missing during the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County has been found.
Mary Kate Jacobe, 8, was at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp, when the area was hit by disastrous flooding on the morning of July 4.
Her death adds to the growing number of fatalities from the disaster that has devastated communities across the state.
“Our precious angel baby has entered the gates of Heaven. Mary Kate Jacobe was the light of our lives. She was tiny but mighty, full of love and joy with a smile that melted your heart,” family members shared in a statement. “Please know we truly appreciate the prayers and support so lovingly expressed by so many.”
More than 160 people are still believed to be missing, and at least 115 have died in the floods that hit the Hill Country region of Texas.
Five campers and a counselor from Camp Mystic are reportedly still missing.
“Our family extends our deepest sympathy to all those affected by the tragic flooding. We stand united by loss but rooted in love. May God be with you now and always,” the family shared.
Camp Mystic is an all-girls Christian summer camp. Sadly, officials said 27 campers and counselors are among those who did not survive the historic flood.
Rescue crews are continuing to dig through piles of debris that stretch for miles along the Guadalupe River in the search for the missing.