“God showed us the way we should go this morning! We found our lovely daughter who blessed us for 21 years! We pray to be able to find her three friends soon. Thanks to EVERYONE for the prayers and support. God is good!”
Louis Deppe, a volunteer search team leader, told Agence France-Presse that the house where Joyce had been staying collapsed around 4 a.m. Friday. He revealed that Joyce’s final message to her family read, “we’re being washed away”, before her phone went silent.
Rising Death Toll Across Multiple Counties
The overall confirmed death toll now stands at 104, with the hardest-hit area being Kerr County, where the number of fatalities has risen to 84—up from an earlier count of 68.
Other confirmed deaths include:
- 7 in Travis County
- 4 in Burnet County
- 2 in Williamson County
- 6 in Kendall County
- 1 in Tom Green County
Officials continue to search for survivors and account for the missing as communities across central Texas begin the long process of recovery.
Ongoing Search and Support
Emergency services remain on high alert as the scope of the disaster continues to unfold. The emotional impact on the affected families is immeasurable, especially for those connected to Camp Mystic. The camp community, along with many across the country, is holding onto hope as rescue teams work tirelessly to find the remaining missing individuals.
This tragedy marks one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent Texas history, and its effects are being deeply felt across the state.
