Tragic Loss: Eloise Peck, 8, Confirmed Dead After Camp Mystic Floodwaters — Remembered for Her Love, Laughter, and Friendship
With broken hearts and unimaginable sorrow, we confirm the tragic passing of Eloise Peck, who was found deceased after days of being missing. Eloise did not survive the devastating floodwaters that swept through Camp Mystic, a place where she had been joyfully spending her summer. She passed away alongside her beloved cabinmate and best friend, Lila Bonner, both of whom were just little girls with big, beautiful spirits and a future full of promise.
This heartbreaking loss has shaken families, friends, and communities near and far. It is a grief that defies words, and a tragedy that will leave a lasting mark on the hearts of all who knew and loved these girls.
Eloise, just 8 years old, was described by her mother as a child full of love, laughter, and light.
“Eloise was literally friends with everyone. She loved spaghetti but not more than she loved dogs and animals,” her mom shared in a heart-wrenching message to those who rallied in support during the search. “She passed away with her cabinmate and best friend Lila Bonner who also died. Eloise had a family who loved her fiercely for the 8 years she was with us. Especially her Mommy.”
Her memory will forever be tied to joy, friendship, and the boundless energy that filled her young life. Eloise had the gift of bringing people together—whether through a smile, a giggle, or the unbreakable friendships she formed, like the one she shared with Lila. The photo of the two of them, beaming and thriving at camp just days before the tragedy, is now a cherished image—an eternal reminder of their innocence and joy.
The grief of losing a child is unthinkable. To lose two best friends together, in a moment meant for summer fun and laughter, is a sorrow almost too heavy to bear. The families of Eloise and Lila are now walking a path no parent should ever have to travel—navigating heartbreak, loss, and unanswered questions. As they face these dark days, they do so with the strength of the love that surrounded their daughters and the support of a grieving yet compassionate community.
During the search for Eloise, her family’s contact information was widely circulated online in an effort to find her. Now that this tragic outcome has been confirmed, we respectfully ask that everyone honor their privacy by not reaching out directly. This is a time for stillness, for mourning, and for letting the families begin to grieve without intrusion.
Plans for a memorial to celebrate Eloise’s life will be shared by the family when they are ready. Until then, we remember her in every wagging tail, every shared spaghetti dinner, and every moment of innocent laughter. We remember her not for how she died, but for how she lived—full of love, friendship, and a bright light that even floodwaters could not extinguish.