DALLAS - At least 108 people, and more than 30 children, have been confirmed dead following flash flooding in Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend authorities as rescuers continue the frantic search for more vacationers and residents who are still missing.
Among those lost is a member of the Hunt family that owns of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Janie Hunt, a cousin of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, died in this past week's flooding.
She was 9 years old.
Tavia Hunt, wife of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, earlier delivered the devastating news that a family member was among the Camp Mystic victims of the tragic flash floods.
"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 friend's little girls," Mrs. Hunt shared.
Texas officials have also confirmed that many girls from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp located along the south fork of the Guadalupe River, have yet to be accounted for.
Officials said more than 850 people had been rescued after a sudden storm dumped up to 15 inches of rain in an area around the Guadalupe River, which pushed river waters rapidly to as high as 29 feet.
Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said in a press conference on Saturday evening that 27 more people are known to be missing, but added, "We will not put a number on the other side because we just don't know."
President Donald Trump said he and his wife Melania are praying for the victims.
"Our Brave First Responders are on site doing what they do best," wrote Trump, who has been asked by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to sign a disaster declaration, which would unlock federal aid for those affected. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Trump would honor that request.
Mrs. Hunt also took to prayer in her online statement.
"If your heart is broken, I assure you God is near," Tavia Hunt wrote in a lengthy post. "He is gentle with your wounds. And He is still worthy—even when your soul is struggling to believe it. Trust doesn’t mean you’re over the pain; it means you’re handing it to the only One who can hold it with love and restore what was lost. For we do not grieve as those without hope."