A family in North Texas is grieving an unthinkable loss after sisters Blair and Brooke Harber, aged 13 and 11, were found dead following catastrophic flash floods in Kerr County, Texas. The girls had been staying overnight with their grandparents, Mike and Charlene Harber, who remain missing. As the community mourns, a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $169,000 to support the Harber family through this devastation.

The tragedy unfolded early on July 5 when floodwaters overtook the home where the girls and their grandparents were staying. Despite desperate rescue attempts by their parents, R.J. and Annie, they were unable to reach them in time due to the raging water. When Blair and Brooke were finally found, their hands were still clasped together a heartbreaking sign of their closeness even in their final moments.

In a deeply emotional account, the family shared details of the chaos that morning how floodwaters reached chest height in minutes, how a borrowed kayak was no match for the current, and how neighbors took in the survivors. Brooke’s last text to her family at 3:30 a.m. simply said, “I love you.” The girls, known for their strong faith, had rosaries with them and often spoke about heaven a conversation Blair had just two weeks earlier with her aunt, Jennifer.

As search teams continue looking for Mike and Charlene, support is pouring in from across the nation. Officials have declared a major disaster, and volunteers are stepping up with donations, food, and aid. Amid the loss, the Harber family has found strength in their faith, community, and the memory of two girls whose bond remained unbroken until the very end.