Texas flooding: Houston native Camp Mystic attendee deceased, family says

HOUSTON - A family member confirms that a Camp Mystic attendee from Houston was found deceased in Kerr County following Friday's flash flooding.

Texas flooding: Deceased Camp Mystic camper from Houston

What they're saying:

A family member confirmed with FOX 26 the passing of 8-year-old Mary Kate Jacobe. She was said to be found deceased on Sunday morning.

The Jacobe family released a statement about the young girl's death.

Our precious angel baby has entered the gates of Heaven.  Mary Kate Jacobe was the light of our lives.  She was tiny but mighty, full of love and joy with a smile that melted your heart.  Mary Kate, our Sissy, was the baby of our large family and was most certainly our angel on earth.  We are utterly shattered and forever changed by the loss of our girl.

Please know we truly appreciate the prayers and support so lovingly expressed by so many.  We sincerely thank you for respecting our family’s privacy as we process the unthinkable.

Our family extends our deepest sympathy to all those affected by the tragic flooding.  We stand united by loss but rooted in love.  May God be with you now and always.  

Mary Kathryn's older cousin also shared on her personal social media: "God called Home our angel cousin, Mary Kate. Our hearts are shattered and our words fail us. I pray for this sweet family, and all of those affected by this tragedy."

Missing Camp Mystic campers from Greater Houston

(Courtesy: Lytal family and Sinclair Elementary)

Local perspective:

As of Sunday afternoon, 10 Camp Mystic attendees and a counselor are unaccounted for.

That includes Kellyanne Lytal, Molly Dewitt (not pictured), Greta Toranzo, and Margaret Sheedy (not pictured)

MORE: Houston-area residents among those missing

Deadly Kerr County flooding

Kerrville, TX flooding: Sunday afternoon update

Kerrville and Kerr County reported 68 deaths following Friday's flash flooding

Big picture view:

Kerr County officials reported 68 people deceased as of Sunday afternoon.

Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said Sunday that 40 adults and 28 children have been recovered. 28 people remain unidentified.

At least 10 people were killed in other parts of Texas.

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