Two families in North Texas are grieving the heartbreaking loss of their daughters, 9-year-old Lila Bonner and 8-year-old Eloise Peck, who died together during the catastrophic flooding that struck Central Texas on July 4, 2025. The two best friends and cabinmates were attending Camp Mystic in Kerr County when flash floods overwhelmed the area, sweeping through the children’s cabins and leaving devastation in their wake.
Rescue efforts continued for days, and on July 6, the tragic news was confirmed: both girls had not survived. Bonner’s family shared the news first, followed by a heartfelt sign posted outside the Peck family home confirming Eloise’s passing. Peck’s mother shared that Eloise was “friends with everyone” and had a deep love for animals, spaghetti, and the family that cherished her. Continues…