Trinity University coach seeks info on daughter, 9, missing from Camp Mystic: ‘She's absolutely fearless’

KERR COUNTY, TEXAS: Wade Lytal, the offensive coordinator for Division III Trinity University, has turned to social media to plead for help in finding his daughter, Kellyanne Lytal, who went missing from Camp Mystic during the devastating Texas floods over the weekend.

Kellyanne, 9, is still unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding swept through the region. The camp with 750 girls now counts 27 victims dead, with 10 girls and one counselor missing.

In the early hours of Friday, July 4, catastrophic flash floods surged through the Christian overnight camp for girls aged 7 to 17, carrying campers and obliterating parts of the grounds, including several cabins where the girls were sleeping.

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"As for all prayers for a miracle for my baby girl Kellyanne," Lytal posted on X.

He also shared a video of Kellyanne singing at a school Christmas recital. "I’ll never forget when she told me she had a lead solo in the Christmas Pageant. She is absolutely fearless."

"With steadfast hope, we write to share that Aidan Heartfield ’26, a Trinity marketing major, and Kellyanne Lytal, the young daughter of Trinity football offensive coordinator Wade Lytal, remain among those missing after the devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River," the university posted on X.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones as search and rescue efforts continue. We will do all we can to support them during this incredibly difficult time," they further added.

Camp Mystic, was struck by extreme floodwaters that destroyed cabins and swept away campers and staff. Among the dead was camp owner Dick Eastland.

Search efforts intensify as death toll surpasses 100 and leaders respond

Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha reported that over 400 first responders from 20 local, state, and federal agencies are involved in search and rescue missions. Authorities are actively looking for the ones still missing.

Crews are also working to clear debris from critical infrastructure, including the flooded and damaged Cade Loop bridge along the Guadalupe River in Ingram.

The death toll from the catastrophic flood in Central Texas climbed past 100 by Monday evening, as hopes of finding additional survivors dwindled on the fourth day of search efforts.

Governor Greg Abbott declared Sunday a statewide day of prayer in response to the ongoing tragedy.

Trump calls Texas flood a '100 year catastrophe,' plans visit on July 11

President Donald Trump, speaking from Morristown, New Jersey  on Sunday, July 6, said he plans to visit Texas on Friday, July 11.

"We've been in touch with Governor Abbott and very close to Governor Abbott. And, everybody in Texas. Kristi Noem is, as you know, been there and will continue to be there. And we're working very close with representatives from Texas," Trump said.

"And it's a horrible thing that took place. Absolutely horrible. So we say, God bless all of the people that have gone through so much, and God bless the state of Texas. This incredible place."

Calling the flood a "100 year catastrophe," Trump added, "This was a thing that happened in seconds. Nobody expected it."

Mounting outcry over delayed warnings and federal response

As search efforts continue in flood-ravaged Central Texas, public anger is growing over delayed alerts and emergency response failures.

Kerr County, the hardest-hit area in the vulnerable “Flash Flood Alley,” has become the focus of criticism.

Local officials blame the NWS (National Weather Service) for issuing critical warnings too late. A flood watch was issued at 1:18 pm on July 3, followed by a flash flood warning at 1:14 am and an evacuation alert at 4:03 am on July 4 - after floodwaters were already rising. Many victims say they received no warning before it was too late.

“The amount of rain that fell at this specific location was never in any of those forecasts,” said Texas Emergency Management Chief W Nim Kidd.

Meteorologists have defended the NWS, blaming a failure in communication rather than forecasting. “The warnings were there. They just didn’t get to people in time,” said meteorologist Matt Lanza.