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Wade Lytal, offensive coordinator at Division III Trinity University in San Antonio, uses social media to try desperately to find a daughter who has disappeared from Camp Mystic. Tragic Texas Flood On the weekend.
Wade’s young daughter, Kellyanne Rittal, is among at least 10 campers still in short supply Camp Mystic Following a devastating flood that claimed at least 80 lives in central Texas.
“On all the prayers for the miracles of my baby girl Kelly Anne,” Wade Rittal wrote in X.
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The crew is working on Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Ingram, Texas, to remove debris from the Cadeloop Bridge along the Guadalupe River. (AP photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez) (AP photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
He also posted a video of Kelly Anne singing a solo during her Christmas recital at her elementary school.
“When she said she had a lead solo at a Christmas pageant, I’ll never forget,” continued Wade Rittal. “She’s absolutely fearless.”
Trinity University also posted on how floods, including Kellyann, affected the community.
“With a constant hope, we write to share Trinity marketing major Aidan Hartfield ’26 and Kerryann Rittal, the young daughter of Trinity Football offensive coordinator Wade Rittal. Statement on x.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones as our search and rescue efforts continue. We will do everything we can to support them during this incredibly difficult time.”
Camp Mystic Director dies while trying to save a child during the Texas flood
Camp Mystic, an all-girl Christian summer camp, was heavily affected after floods destroyed the cabin and wiped out many children and counselors in the process.
Five girls from Camp Mystic are dead, and there are Dick Eastland, the owner of the camp.
Carr County Sheriff Larry Lasa said Sunday that 400 first responders from 20 different cities, states and national agencies are on search and rescue missions in search of 11 girls and one camp counselor who are still missing after the flood.
First responders scanned the banks of the Guadalupe River on Friday, July 4, 2025 for individuals blown away by floods in Ingram, Texas. (via Michelle Fortier/San Antonio Express News)
Carr County was most affected by floods, killing at least 68 of the at least 80 people who lost their lives due to tragic events.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued his declaration on Sunday, declaring a statewide prayer day in response to the flood.
president Donald Trump He also told reporters in Morristown, New Jersey on Sunday that he is likely to visit Texas on Friday.
“We’ve got in touch with Governor Abbott, we’re very close to Governor Abbott, and we have everyone in Texas. You know, Christa Noem is there, we’re there, we’re there, and we’re working very close to our Texas representative,” Trump said.
“And that’s the horrible thing that happened. It’s absolutely horrible. So, we are God blessing all those who have experienced so much, and blessing the state of Texas. This incredible place,” he continued.
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Trump called it a “centenary catastrophe,” adding, “it happened in seconds. No one was expecting it.”
The Department of Homeland Security claimed that mainstream media were “deliberately lying” about what led to flooding, saying, “The National Weather Service has implemented timely, accurate forecasts and warnings despite the unprecedented rainfall overwhelmed the area.”
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