Kansas City Chiefs owner’s family loses 9-year-old girl in Texas flood as they release heartbreaking statement

The wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has released a heartbreaking statement after losing a family member in the Texas flood.

A devastating flood swept through Kerr County in Texas after water levels in the Guadalupe River rose to breaking point. Late on Sunday (July 6), officials confirmed that 82 people had died as a result of the flood while many more were missing.

With search and rescue efforts still underway, they have since warned that the death toll will continue to rise.

One of the most heartbreaking situations to come from the unexpected floods is the impact on a Christian summer camp for girls. Camp Mystic, which was set up in 1926, is a camp for girls above the second grade to build their confidence and independence. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that some 750 girls had been staying at the camp when the floodwaters hit.

Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas, with multiple fatalities reported (Eric Vryn/Getty Images)

The camp confirmed earlier today (July 7) that 27 girls and staff members had been killed by the flash flood.

“Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy,” it wrote in a statement on its website.

Officials have said 10 girls and one camp counselor remain missing.

Amongst the Camp Mystic attendees who tragically lost their lives in the disaster was 9-year-old Janie Hunt, a young family member of Kansas City Chiefs owner and CEO Clark Hunt.

Janie’s mother confirmed her death to CNN, saying: “We are just devastated.”