Clark Hunt’s wife Tavia shared an emotional statement about the “tragic loss” of a “precious little Hunt cousin” in the floods, which have killed at least 82
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- 9-year-old Janie Hunt, a family member of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, was one of the Camp Mystic campers who died in the Texas floods
- “Our hearts are broken by the devastation from the floods in Wimberley and the tragic loss of so many lives – including a precious little Hunt cousin, along with several friend’s little girls,” Clark’s wife Tavia Hunt wrote on Instagram
- At least 82 people have reportedly died in the floods, while at least 41 others are missing
The family of the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs are mourning.
According to Fox News, 9-year-old Janie Hunt, one of the Camp Mystic campers who died in the Texas floods, is a family member of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.
Janie’s family confirmed her death in a statement to PEOPLE, sharing, “We are devastated.”
PEOPLE previously reported that the Christian girls’ camp had experienced catastrophic flooding after deadly waters swept through the state on Friday, July 4.
Following the devastating news, Clark’s wife Tavia Hunt released an emotional statement on Instagram.
“Our hearts are broken by the devastation from the floods in Wimberley and the tragic loss of so many lives – including a precious little Hunt cousin, along with several friend’s little girls,” she wrote in the Instagram post.
“How do we trust a God who is supposed to be good, all knowing and all powerful, but who allows such terrible things to happen — even to children?” she added.
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“That is a sacred and tender question — and one the Bible doesn’t shy away from,” Tavia, 53, continued. “Scripture is filled with the cries of those whose hearts have been shattered, who still wrestle to trust the same God they believe allowed the pain.”
According to Fox News, Janie was the great-granddaughter of late billionaire William Herbert Hunt, who was the brother of Clark’s late father Lamar Hunt.
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Camp Mystic’s director and co-owner Richard “Dick” Eastland is reported to have died while trying to help rescue some of the children.
The family of young camper Lila Bonner also confirmed to PEOPLE that she had died.
“The family of Lila James Bonner is heartbroken to confirm the news of her loss,” read the statement on Saturday, July 5. “In the midst of our unimaginable grief, we ask for privacy and are unable to confirm any details at this time.”
“We ache with all who loved her and are praying endlessly for others to be spared from this tragic loss,” they added.
According to CNN and The Associated Press, at least 82 people have died in the floods, while at least 41 others remain missing.
According to the The New York Times, 10 Camp Mystic campers and a counselor are among the people who have been unaccounted for.
In an update shared on Sunday, July 6, the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that they had recovered 68 people in total, including 28 children.
To learn how to help support the victims and recovery efforts from the Texas floods, click here.
