The search for the counselors and campers swept away by the July Fourth flood at Camp Mystic in Texas Hill Country has come to a tragic end with the discovery of the last missing person. We have discovered Katherine Ferruzzo, a 20-year-old counselor from Houston, dead. Last Friday, local authorities verified that her remains were discovered near the Guadalupe River, close to the campgrounds. According to KHOU, the torrent killed over 28 people from the camp, bringing the overall death toll to at least 120.
The Ferruzzo family released a statement to NewsNation Wednesday, which KHOU obtained, saying, “We are incredibly grateful to all the search and rescue professionals and volunteers who have remained steadfast in their efforts to locate the victims of this tragedy.” Ferruzzo, who recently graduated from Memorial High School, planned to attend the University of Texas in Austin and pursue a career as a special education teacher.
In honor of Katherine’s dedication and enthusiasm, her family has announced the establishment of the Katherine Ferruzzo Legacy Foundation. The foundation will be dedicated to honoring her compassion for those with special needs and learning disabilities, with additional information on donation and involvement to be announced soon.
The Houston and Camp Mystic communities’ outpouring of solidarity has brought peace to the grieving families. As investigations into the events that led to the devastating flood becoming so deadly continue, families are gradually reassembling their broken lives in the aftermath of the calamity. “We would like to thank the Houston and Camp Mystic communities for their unwavering support and for allowing us to mourn this tragedy in private,” the Ferruzzo family stated as they prepare for the healing process ahead, as reported by KHOU.
