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Tavia Hunt, wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, announced the tragic loss of their 9-year-old cousin, Janie Hunt, in the devastating Texas floods that struck Camp Mystic in Texas.
The floods, caused by heavy rains swelling the Guadalupe River, claimed at least 75 lives, including 28 children, with 41 others still unaccounted for.
Janie, a first-time camper at the all-girls Christian camp, was among the victims, leaving the Hunt family and community heartbroken.
Tavia expressed her grief on Instagram, reflecting on faith and questioning how such tragedies can occur.
“Our hearts are broken by the devastation from the floods in Wimberley and the tragic loss of so many lives – including a precious little Hunt cousin, along with several friends’ little girls,” she wrote.
The Hunt family is mourning the loss of their 9-year-old cousin, Janie Hunt, to the flooding in Texas & at Camp Mystic. Tavia Hunt shared the news in an emotional post on IG. Please keep the Hunt's and all the families who have lost loved ones in your hearts, prayers, and healing… pic.twitter.com/qShkSuBjz8
— Starcade Media (@StarcadeMediaKC) July 7, 2025
Catastrophic flash floods struck Central Texas on July 4, 2025, killing over 70 people, including dozens of children, and leaving many others missing.
A primary source of the tragic results was particularly Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp. As of Monday morning, the bodies of 10 of the girls and an 18-year-old counselor had been found. Another counselor and three other campers have yet to be located.
Simply heartbreaking.
Heavy rainfall, up to 15 inches, caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in just 45 minutes, overwhelming the region with no adequate warning system in place.
There has been some encouraging news.
Rescue efforts continue with over 850 people saved, supported by helicopters, drones, and international aid, including firefighters from Mexico, as the search for survivors grows dire.
“Every time there’s a tragedy, every time there’s a natural disaster in Texas, Texans come together,” Senator Ted Cruz told reporters.
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The Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, and the NFL pledged $1.5 million to support flood victims and recovery efforts.
“The National Football League’s two Texas-based teams – the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans – are uniting with the NFL Foundation to support the victims’ families and survivors of the heartbreaking floods in central Texas,” the league said in a statement.
“Together, they will contribute $1.5 million to provide both immediate assistance and long-term resources to those most impacted by the catastrophic flooding.”
That seems like an incredibly low number for those entities combined.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a day of prayer, and President Donald Trump plans to visit the affected area to address the crisis.
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