Texas Family Mourns 'shining Light' 8-year-old Daughter Confirmed Dead In Camp Mystic Flood Disaster

The parents of 8-year-old Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal confirmed to Fox News Digital Friday that Texas Rangers identified her arsenic 1 of nan Camp Mystic girls killed successful nan Texas Hill Country floods.

The Lytal family described Kellyanne, who went missing connected nan Fourth of July, arsenic a "shining ray successful this world."

"She was kind, fearless, silly, compassionate, and a loving friend to everyone," nan family wrote successful a connection to Fox News Digital. 

Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal, 8, died successful nan Texas Hill Country Floods July 4, 2025. (Photo courtesy of nan Lytal family)

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They added she "believed profoundly successful Jesus," noting they "rejoice successful nan comfortableness of knowing she is successful Heaven pinch our Lord and Savior."

Camp Mystic, an all-girls backstage Christian retreat, reported 27 girls missing aft nan Guadalupe River flooded and waters rushed done nan campground. 

They are each presumed dead, and first responders proceed to hunt for remains.

Campers' belongings beryllium extracurricular 1 of Camp Mystic's cabins adjacent nan Guadalupe River July 7, 2025, successful Hunt, Texas, aft a flash flood swept done nan area. (Eli Hartman/AP Photo)

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"Even though she was taken from america measurement excessively early, we convey God for nan 8 magical years we sewage to stock pinch her," nan Lytals wrote. "Our family wants to convey everyone for their prayers and support during this difficult time. We are everlastingly grateful for nan men and women who are assisting successful nan Search and Rescue efforts."

At slightest 119 group died successful nan floods, and astatine slightest 176 people stay missing, according to officials.

Items are scattered wrong a compartment astatine Camp Mystic aft deadly flooding successful Kerr County, Texas, July 5, 2025.  (REuters/Sergio Flores )

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In Kellyanne's honor, the family established nan Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal Memorial Foundation to springiness to charitable causes that were beloved to her heart.

The money is portion of nan Greater Houston Community Foundation, a tax-exempt organization.

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The Lytal family asked for continued prayers for each nan families affected by nan tragedy.