2 Sisters, 11 & 13, Tragically Die in Kerr

In a time of unimaginable grief, a North Texas family is mourning the loss of two young sisters, Blair and Brooke Harber, who tragically lost their lives in the Hill Country flooding. The girls, aged 13 and 11, were swept away by the devastating waters on July 4, 2025.

Their grandparents, Mike and Charlene Harber, remain missing.

The discovery of the sisters’ bodies 15 miles from where they disappeared came nearly 12 hours after the floods began. When found, the girls’ hands were locked together, a silent symbol of the bond they shared.

According to their aunt, Jennifer Harber, the storm hit around 3:30 a.m., waking their father, R.J. Harber. He and his wife, Annie, quickly realized the cabin was flooding. Their daughters had been staying in a nearby home with their grandparents.

In desperation, R.J. and Annie shattered a window to escape, hoping to reach their daughters and parents. But the floodwaters were already too high and moving too swiftly.

They woke up nearby neighbors, likely saving those lives in the process, and borrowed a kayak in an effort to reach their girls. But the current was too strong, and R.J. and Annie were ultimately rescued along with five neighbors. As they grieve, they continue to pray for the safe return of Mike and Charlene.