Who are Eloise Peck and Lila Bonner? Camp Mystic campers missing amid Guadalupe River floods

Eloise Peck and Lila Bonner missing after floods hit Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas; search underway along Guadalupe River after nearly 15" rain overnight.

Updated on: Jul 5, 2025, 02:58:27 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Two of the missing children camping at Camp Mystic in Texas's Kerr County have been identified as Eloise Peck and Lila Bonner. A massive search is underway along the Guadalupe River for the two children after nearly 15 inches of rain overnight Friday. Peck and Bonner were staying in the Bubble Inn cabin at Camp Mystic, which has been swept away by the surge in the Guadalupe River.

Camp Mystic said in an email that while some campers have been accounted for, several still remain missing, KSAT reported. The email reportedly stated that the parents whose children are not accounted for at Camp Mystic have been notified by the camp authorities. Camp Mystic has not provided the total number of missing campers.

A photo of Eloise Peck and Lila Bonner was shared by KSAT. Here's the photo:

“We can't say for sure that they're all accounted for. We know that there are some missing. We know where some of them are; they're stranded, and we're working to confirm that with people out at Camp Mystic,” Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.

"But in terms of how many, exactly how many are missing and unaccounted for, we're not sure about that number, but we have a bunch of them we're trying to get back," he added.

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Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick held a press conference on Friday afternoon where he detailed the emergency response underway in central Texas. He said that 40 helicopters are active, along with 400-500 state responders. At least 13 people died, some adults and some children. He added that some of the bodies were found in cars and described the situation as "a very sad day in Texas.”

About the situation at Camp Mystic, Patrick said that around 20 young girls are missing in the camps along the Guadalupe River in Central Texas. Game wardens and wardens are doing "everything they can" to get into Camp Mystic as the area faces massive water gusts.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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