A wave of heartbreak has swept through the Hunt family and beyond following the devastating flooding that tore through Central Texas over the weekend, claiming the life of 9-year-old Janie Hunt, a young cousin of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and his wife Tavia Hunt.

Janie was among the young campers at Camp Mystic, a beloved all-girls summer camp nestled along the Guadalupe River, when sudden and catastrophic flash flooding hit the area early on the morning of July 4, 2025. The floodwaters surged through the campgrounds in the dead of night, destroying cabins, cutting power and communication, and leaving campers and counselors in chaos and peril.

On Monday, Janie’s mother made the devastating announcement that her daughter was one of the campers who tragically lost her life in the disaster. The grief surrounding this loss is immense—not just for the Hunts, but for the larger community of families whose children were present during the flooding, and for the Kansas City Chiefs organization and their extended family of fans and supporters.

Described by those who knew her as bright, joyful, and full of life, Janie was a girl who radiated kindness and innocence. She was excited to be at Camp Mystic, making memories with her cabinmates, immersed in the spirit of sisterhood and adventure. Her life, though heartbreakingly short, touched many, and her absence leaves a void that words cannot begin to fill.

The Hunt family, long known for their deep ties to both the NFL and philanthropic work across the country, are asking for prayers and privacy during this unimaginable time. Friends close to the family have shared that Clark and Tavia are devastated, along with the rest of their extended family, and are focused on supporting Janie’s parents and siblings as they navigate the early days of grief.

The loss of Janie is a part of a broader tragedy that unfolded during the flash flooding in Kerr County, where Camp Mystic, like many parts of Central Texas, was caught in the path of nature’s fury. The floodwaters came swiftly, and the community is now mourning the deaths of multiple individuals, with several still missing or recovering from injuries. Emergency crews, rescue teams, and volunteers have been working tirelessly in the aftermath.

This tragedy serves as a painful reminder of both the power of nature and the fragility of life. It has united many in mourning, especially those with ties to Camp Mystic and the surrounding communities.

A memorial service for Janie will be planned in the coming days, and the family has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support they have already received.

As hearts across Texas and Kansas City mourn the loss of this precious life, Janie’s memory will live on—in every prayer said in her honor, in every candle lit, and in every child’s laughter at summer camps in the future where safety and joy must always go hand in hand.

Rest in peace, sweet Janie Hunt. You were loved more than words can ever say.