Sisters Discovered Holding Hands Following Texas Flooding: A Nation Grieves
Two young sisters, 13-year-old Blair Harber and 11-year-old Brooke Harber, were tragically found deceased—still clasping hands—after flash floods ravaged Texas Hill Country last Friday. Their tale has touched hearts nationwide.
The Harber family, hailing from Dallas, was vacationing in Hunt, Texas, at the Casa Bonita community when unprecedented rains turned fatal. At approximately 3:30 a.m., floodwaters surged through windows and doors. Brooke’s last message to her father and grandparents simply stated: “I love you.”
Blair and Brooke were residing with their grandparents, Mike and Charlene Harber, in a nearby cabin. Parents RJ and Annie Harber, awakened abruptly by the flood, broke a window to escape and desperately attempted to reach their daughters—but were thwarted by the rising waters.
In a frantic effort, the parents borrowed a neighbor’s kayak to reach the girls, but the current proved too fierce. They were rescued several hours later.
Twelve hours post-flood, crews discovered Blair and Brooke 15 miles downstream—still holding hands. Their grandparents remain unaccounted for.
The girls were students at St. Rita’s Catholic School in Dallas, where their mother is employed. Blair was recognized for her kindness and intelligence, while Brooke brought joy and laughter to every gathering. They had taken their rosaries on the trip—a testament to their profound faith.
Over 80 individuals have been confirmed dead due to the floods. The story of the Harber sisters has emerged as a poignant symbol of the tragedy. A Go Fund Me page has been established to assist the family as they seek answers—and healing.