10-year-old Greta Toranzo is one of more than 20 girls still unaccounted for following the catastrophic flooding at Camp Mystic in Kerr County.🙏
HOUSTON — Dozens of candles flickered in the warm summer air outside Sinclair Elementary School Monday night, as more than 100 people gathered to pray for the safe return of one of their own.
10-year-old Greta Toranzo is one of more than 20 girls still unaccounted for following the catastrophic flooding at Camp Mystic in Kerr County. The flash flood swept through the summer camp, flattening buildings and prompting ongoing search-and-rescue operations along the Guadalupe River.
Outside the gated courtyard at Sinclair Elementary in the Heights, neighbors, classmates, teachers and families stood shoulder to shoulder, many wearing blue, Greta’s favorite color, as they joined in prayer.
The school’s Parent Teacher Organization requested privacy for those in attendance, but KHOU 11 News’ Orko Manna could hear the crowd lifting Greta’s name in prayer, along with the names of other children still missing.
Speakers led the group in asking for Greta to be found quickly and safely, and for every missing child to be surrounded by protection.
The vigil ended with the community singing “Amazing Grace” together.
Earlier in the day, Greta’s mother told KHOU 11 News by phone that the family remains hopeful and is urging everyone to continue sharing Greta’s photo to help bring her home.
The Sinclair PTO echoed that plea at the vigil, encouraging the public to keep Greta’s story visible in the hopes that awareness will lead to answers.
The death toll continues to rise. County officials said at least 43 bodies have been recovered so far, including 28 adults and 15 children.