Former MLB pitcher Tyler Walker joins desperate search for brother Mark Walker's family lost in deadly Texas floods
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The reason: to search for his missing brother Mark Walker, sister-in-law Sara Walker, and 14-year-old nephew Johnny Walker. Their vacation home was destroyed in the Fourth of July floods, and the family hasn't been seen since.
Tyler Walker searches for Mark Walker and family after July 4 flood in Texas
On Saturday, July 6, 2025, Tyler Walker, who once pitched for the San Francisco Giants from 2004 to 2008, landed in Texas to help find his missing family. His brother Mark Walker, Mark's wife Sara Walker, and their teenage son Johnny Walker went missing after flash floods wiped out their vacation house near the Guadalupe River.
Their 16-year-old daughter Ellie Walker survived the disaster at nearby Waldemar Camp and was later picked up by Tyler Walker and his wife.
Their mother, Kathy Walker, spoke to Marin Independent Journal from her home in San Rafael, California. She shared that there has been no contact from Mark Walker since early July 4, before the flood hit.
'All we can do is wait and pray for a miracle,'
she said
. 'Ellie is distraught.
It's dreadful to wait without answers.'
Tyler Walker, along with other relatives and friends, is actively helping the rescue teams search the devastated riverbanks, where trees, cars, and debris are piled up everywhere. Ellie is currently staying with friends from camp, receiving emotional support, but the family is still hoping for good news.
Governor Gavin Newsom confirms the Walkers are among the missing in Texas floods
On Monday, July 8, California Governor Gavin Newsom spoke about the incident in a press conference.
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He confirmed that Mark Walker, Sara Walker, and Johnny Walker were still missing. He also noted how close their family is to his own, stating that Johnny was friends with many kids, including his son.
Kathy Walker also revealed that someone sent her a photo showing the wreckage of their riverside home, now completely destroyed. Multiple vigils are being held for the Walkers in Marin County and nearby towns.
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So far, Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed 120 deaths due to the flood. As of Thursday, search teams are still looking for 170 missing people across Central Texas. The Walker family remains one of the many affected by this tragedy.
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