Missing Camp Mystic counselor Katherine Ferruzzo's remains recovered a week after deadly Texas floods

KERR COUNTY, TEXAS: The search for 19-year-old Katherina Feruzzo, a counselor at Camp Mystic, has come to a heartbreaking end.

Feruzzo, who vanished during the devastating Fourth of July floods in Texas, was confirmed dead on Friday, July 11, according to a statement from her family shared with NBC 5.

Her death adds to the mounting toll from the disaster, which claimed the lives of at least 27 campers and counselors at the Christian summer camp in Kerr County, the area hit hardest by the flash floods.

What did the family of Camp Mystic counselor Katherine Ferruzzo say?

In a heartfelt statement, the family of Houston teen Katherine Ferruzzo confirmed that their daughter was among the victims of the devastating flash floods at Camp Mystic in Texas Hill Country.

“On Friday, July 11, 2025, Katherine Ferruzzo’s remains were found,” the statement began. "We are incredibly grateful to all the search and rescue professionals and volunteers who have remained steadfast in their efforts to locate the victims of this tragedy. We would especially like to thank the Texas Rangers."

The statement continued, "Katherine, a recent graduate of Memorial High School, had been accepted to The University of Texas at Austin this fall and planned to become a Special Education teacher."

"The Katherine Ferruzzo Legacy Foundation is being established to honor Katherine and her compassion for those with special needs and learning differences. We will share a link with donation details in the coming days," they shared.

The family also thanked the "Houston and Camp Mystic communities for their unwavering support and for allowing us to mourn this tragedy in private. We are heartbroken for the other families and pray for all who have been affected."

For those unknown, during the early hours of July 4, relentless tropical rain drenched Central Texas, causing the Guadalupe River to surge 26 feet in just 45 minutes.

Under the cover of darkness, a powerful wall of water swept away everything in its path, people, homes, vehicles, and trees alike. Among the hardest hit was Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the river, where 27 campers and counselors were reported missing in the flood’s wake.

Camp Mystic victim Jane 'Janie' Hunt remembered by her grandmother

Another grieving family is mourning the loss of their child, Jane "Janie" Hunt, nine, who was among the victims of the devastating Texas floods that tore through Camp Mystic.

Speaking with People, Jane’s family remembered her as a bright and loving spirit. Jane, a relative of the Kansas City Chiefs owner, was described by her grandmother, Margaret Hunt, as “brilliant” and “precocious,” a child who “loved life” and “loved everybody.”

Margaret shared that the nine-year-old camper was an avid fan of theater, and that a special necklace she gifted her after a performance in May ultimately helped identify her body.

“She was in a play in May, and that's when I gave her the little Janie necklace that she had on when they found the body. That's how they knew it was Janie. She had on a necklace that, in beads, spelled out [her name]," the grandmother shared. 

Jane’s body was discovered alongside camp owner and director Richard "Dick" Eastland, who tragically died while trying to save campers during the flood. Margaret noted that this was Jane’s very first year attending Camp Mystic.

Despite being new to camp life, Jane had already left a lasting impression. "We're now hearing stories about how some of the other campers were homesick, and that Janie was counseling them and telling them not to cry. She loved camp for the five days she was there," Margaret shared.