Texas sisters found holding hands after tragic flooding

Two sisters, Blair and Brooke Harber, aged 13 and 11, were found holding hands after being killed in the Texas flooding. Their bodies were recovered about 12 hours after the flooding hit the cabin community where they were staying with their family. The flooding, caused by heavy rain, resulted in at least 104 fatalities as the Guadalupe River overflowed, sweeping away homes and vehicles.

The sisters were staying in a cabin with their grandparents along the river, while their parents were lodged farther uphill. Their aunt, Jennifer Harber, mentioned that the girls' hands were locked together when rescuers found them downstream. The girls' parents are safe, but their grandparents are still missing, raising concerns about the rising death toll.

In a statement on a GoFundMe page, Ms. Harber shared details about the girls' last moments and their strong faith. The family is devastated by the loss, and prayers are requested during this difficult time. Their father described Blair as a gifted student with a kind heart, and Brooke as a bright and cheerful presence.

The tragic incident also claimed the lives of other children, including twin sisters Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence, both eight years old. The community is mourning the loss of these young lives and efforts are ongoing to locate those still missing.

Heavy rain overnight caused the Guadalupe River to burst its banks, leading to widespread destruction. Search operations are underway to find the missing individuals, including children from the girls' camp.