- Robert Brake Jr. has been tirelessly searching for his parents since their cabin was destroyed by the floodwaters that swept through central Texas last week
- Robert Leroy Brake Sr. and Joni Kay Brake are among the more than 160 people who remain missing
- An additional 119 people have been confirmed dead
A man is opening up about his tireless search for his parents after their cabin was swept away in the floods that tore through central Texas.
Robert Brake Jr. told ABC News that his parents, Robert Leroy Brake Sr. and Joni Kay Brake, have not been heard from since Friday, July 4, when their cabin at the HTR campground in Kerrville was destroyed by the floodwaters.
The couple are among the more than 160 people who are still missing following the flash floods; an additional 119 people have been confirmed dead.
“My folks got washed away in their cabin,” Robert Jr. told ABC News.
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over 160 people are still unaccounted for following the natural disaster.
One of the hardest hit areas was Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp located in Texas Hill Country along the Guadalupe River. The camp perviously confirmed 27 girls and counselors were lost when the cabins were flooded.
Ryen Brake, one of Robert Sr. and Jon’s grandchildren, spoke with ABC affiliate WFAA on Monday, July 7, sharing that his grandparents were visiting Kerr County for the first time when the floods hit.
According to Ryen, they were in town to spend time with their son and his wife. “The Fourth of July was a favorite holiday for our family, and unfortunately, I don’t think that’s going to be the case anymore,” he said.
As for Robert Jr., even if he’s not able to find his parents, he hopes he’ll still be able to make a difference.
“We came down to help,” he told ABC News, sharing hope that he’ll be able to help others find their loved ones and “have some closure and peace.”
In a separate interview with David Muir, Robert Jr. shared the one message he would like to send to his parents if he could. “Thank you… thank you for being such good parents. Thank you for raising such good children and instilling good values in us.”
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