Eloise Peck and Lila Bonner Among Dozens Missing After Deadly Camp Mystic Flooding in Texas
A massive flash flood struck Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas—an all‑girls Christian summer camp—when the Guadalupe River surged over 20 feet in under two hours, sweeping away cabins and sending more than 20 campers missing
Among those unaccounted for are Eloise Peck and Lila Bonner, both from Dallas and last seen together in a photo shared with Dallas media . They were staying in a riverbank cabin that was among the first to be engulfed by the floodwaters .
🔹 The Current Toll
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At least 24–25 people have died across Kerr County due to the flood, which delivered up to 12 inches of rain and caused the Guadalupe River to rise roughly 26 feet in less than an hour
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Approximately 23 to 25 Camp Mystic campers remain missing, with Eloise and Lila among them
🔹 Rescue Underway
Rapidly deployed search-and-rescue teams—including nine crews, 14 helicopters, drones, game wardens, and first responders—are actively combing flooded terrain and tree canopies where stranded campers may have taken refuge
🔹 Officials Urge Hope and Vigilance
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick urged the public not to assume the worst, noting missing campers could simply be out of contact—hiding in trees or cut off by floodwaters
Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster and has mobilized all available state and federal resources to aid rescue efforts
🔹 Families and Communities Waiting
A reunification center has been set up in Ingram. Families, including those of Eloise and Lila, are anxiously awaiting news via phone and in-person updates . Social media posts featuring the girls have helped officials identify their cabins and last known locations
🛟 Next Steps & What to Watch
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Ongoing rescue operations continue for flooded areas and trees where campers may have sheltered.
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Updated lists of missing campers are expected later as officials finish accounting for the camp’s hundreds of attendees.
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Public requests: Authorities urge people with photos, drone footage, or eyewitness insight to contact Kerr County Sheriff’s Office or the reunification center with any information.
This remains a developing situation. Rescue crews will continue working until every camper is either found or accounted for