Over the Fourth of July weekend, devastating flash floods swept through Kerrville, Texas, after the Guadalupe River rose an astonishing 26 feet in just a few hours. The unexpected disaster claimed more than 100 lives, with many still missing. Among the victims were sisters Brooke and Blair Harber, aged 11 and 13, who were staying with their grandparents near the river when the flood struck at approximately 3:30 a.m.

The girls had been visiting their grandparents, Mike and Charlene Harber, when the tragedy occurred. Their aunt, Jennifer Harber, shared heartbreaking updates on GoFundMe, revealing that Brooke and Blair’s bodies were found 12 hours later and 15 miles from where they were last seen. “When they were found, their hands were locked together,” Jennifer wrote, a haunting testament to their deep bond. Sadly, their grandparents remain unaccounted for.

St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas, where the girls were students, issued a moving tribute mourning their loss. The school emphasized the strength of their sibling connection and their shared faith: “Even in their last moments, they held tightly to each other, a powerful symbol of their lasting bond and trust in God.” The tragedy has deeply impacted the school and the broader Dallas community.

RJ and Annie Harber, the girls’ parents, rushed out early that morning to check on their daughters but were unable to reach the cabin because of the dangerous floodwaters. As the family navigates this unbearable loss, a GoFundMe campaign titled “Support the Harber family following devastating loss” has been created by Jennifer Harber to help them during this time of mourning.

Communities across Texas have responded with overwhelming support, offering prayers, donations, and comfort to the grieving Harber family. Even in the face of tragedy, Brooke and Blair’s enduring bond — holding hands in their final moments — serves as a profound reminder of love, faith, and the unbreakable ties of family.