Overview
- Malaya Hammond’s body was recovered on July 7 after a three-day search following her van’s plunge off the flooded Cow Creek Bridge.
- The 17-year-old opened a van door to help her parents and siblings escape before being swept away by the Guadalupe River’s currents.
- A GiveSendGo fundraiser for the Hammond family has surpassed $136,000 to cover funeral and related expenses.
- State officials report at least 120 people killed and 173 still missing as rescue and recovery teams continue operations across the Texas Hill Country.
- Friends, schools and local groups have paid tribute to Hammond’s bravery, honoring her legacy as a role model and committed community member.