Hundreds join prayer service for Marin family missing in Texas floods
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The Walker family from Kentfield is grieving as three members remain missing after floods in Texas. The family—Mark, Sara, and their 14-year-old son Johnny—disappeared during their vacation over the Independence Day weekend. Their 16-year-old daughter Ellie survived the flooding. A prayer service at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church gathered community members to support the family. Overall, 173 people are reported missing statewide, with nearly 120 confirmed dead. Floodwaters rose drastically, reaching 20 feet in certain areas, leading to significant property loss and community challenges.
Hundreds joined a prayer service for the missing Walker family at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church, emphasizing the tragic nature of their disappearance after the floods.
Ellie Walker survived the flooding, while her parents Mark and Sara, and her brother Johnny remain missing among the 161 people reported lost in Kerr County.
Candlelight vigils were held at Bacich Elementary School, highlighting the community's support and hopes for the Walker family's safe return amid the devastation.
The floodwaters along the Guadalupe River rose by 20 feet, leading to a significant death toll and leaving many families in mourning and uncertainty.
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