Overview
- Remains of Katherine Ferruzzo, the last unaccounted-for counselor, were found Friday, completing recovery of all victims from the July 4 flood at Camp Mystic.
- Ferruzzo was a 19-year-old Memorial High School graduate who planned to study special education at the University of Texas at Austin before volunteering at the camp.
- A sudden flash flood along the Guadalupe River claimed at least 27 campers and staff, prompting a presidential disaster declaration to unlock federal search and recovery aid.
- Ferruzzo’s family expressed gratitude to search and rescue teams—particularly the Texas Rangers—and to Houston and Camp Mystic communities for their support.
- The Katherine Ferruzzo Legacy Foundation will honor her dedication to children with special needs and learning differences.