Over the Fourth of July weekend, intense rainfall caused the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, Texas, to rise 26 feet in just hours. The resulting flash floods claimed over 100 lives, with many still missing. Among the victims were 11- and 13-year-old sisters Brooke and Blair Harber.

The girls were staying with their grandparents, Mike and Charlene Harber, along the river when the flood hit around 3:30 a.m. Their aunt, Jennifer Harber, shared heartbreaking details on GoFundMe, revealing that Brooke and Blair were found about 12 hours later — their bodies discovered 15 miles from where they were last seen.

“When they were found, their hands were locked together,” Jennifer wrote. Their grandparents remain missing.

Brooke and Blair attended St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas, which issued a statement mourning their loss. “Even in their last moments, they held tightly to each other, a powerful symbol of their lasting bond and trust in God,” the school wrote. “This tragedy has touched every corner of our hearts.”

The girls’ parents, RJ and Annie Harber, had rushed out in the early morning to check on them but were unable to reach the cabin due to rising floodwaters.

A GoFundMe titled “Support the Harber family following devastating loss” has been launched by Jennifer Harber to help the grieving family.

In the wake of this tragedy, communities across Texas are rallying together, offering prayers, support, and hope amid unimaginable sorrow. Brooke and Blair’s bond — even in death — remains a powerful reminder of love and faith.