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Fox News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
High school soccer coach, wife identified as death toll rises after Texas floods; two children remain missing
School officials in Texas announced Sunday that Reece Zunker, a teacher and high school soccer coach, and his wife, Paula, were found dead following the devastating flooding that swept through Kerr County, Texas, on Friday. The Kerrville Independent School District released a statement confirming the deaths of the Tivy High School boy's soccer coach and his wife, who was also formerly a teacher at Tivy. "It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our beloved teachers, Reece Zunker, and his wife, Paula, who tragically lost their lives in the flash flood on July 4th," the statement read. "Reece was a passionate educator and a beloved soccer coach. His unwavering dedication to our students, athletes, and the Tivy community touched countless lives and will never be forgotten. "Paula, a former Tivy teacher, also left a lasting mark on our community. The care and impact she shared with her students continue to be felt, even years later." School officials in Texas also made a plea to keep that family "in your prayers," revealing that the couple's two children, Lyle and Holland, were both still missing as of Sunday afternoon. According to reports, the family was vacationing at a river house in Hunt, near Camp Mystic, where several children are still unaccounted for. The Tivy boy's soccer team also released a statement remembering Zunker, whom they called a "leader and inspiration." "Coach Reece Zunker was not just a soccer coach he was a mentor, teacher and a role model for our Kerrville kids," the post on Facebook read. "He rebuilt the soccer program and left a legacy. His passion for his players, students, co-workers, community and his family will never be forgotten." Zunker taught at Tivy High School for 12 years, according to KENS 5. Over a dozen campers were confirmed dead as of Sunday afternoon, Kerr County officials said. One counselor and 11 campers remained unaccounted for while the death toll across Central Texas climbed to nearly 70 on Sunday. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sophia Hutchins shares snap of broken candelabra in final social media post prior to the 29-year-old's tragic death in horror ATV accident
Sophia Hutchins final social media post has been revealed after the 29-year-old was tragically killed in horror ATV accident on Wednesday. Despite her 237,000 Instagram followers, the best friend and manager of Caitlyn Jenner hadn't been active on the platform in over two months after her last post was dated April 28. Sharing a snap of a broken candelabra, Sophia posted a before and after picture after she managed to glue the shattered ornament back together again. She wrote in the caption: 'From a headless cherub, missing one leg, arm, and foot, to a healing cherub. You can officially call me surgeon, Dr. Hutchins…'. Fans have now rushed to the comment section after the news of her death to send their condolences. They penned: 'RIP beautiful. I'm so sad.'; 'So tragic honestly….prayers for all the loved ones and friends'; Sophia Hutchins shared a snap of broken candelabra to Instagram in her final social media post prior to the 29-year-old's tragic death in horror ATV accident on Wednesday 'May she rest in peace'; 'RIP from the UK ❤️ so sad at such a young age with a bright future'; 'Gone way too soon may she rest in eternal peace'; 'You are forever loved'; 'This is so tragic. I'm so sorry angel'. Sophia tragically died on Wednesday in a quad bike accident after plunging 350ft down a cliff near the reality star's Malibu home. Her ATV is believed to have struck the bumper of a moving car and was thrown down a ravine. It is not yet known if Caitlyn witnessed Sophia's crash or was at home at the time of the tragedy on Wednesday. Sophia, like Caitlyn, was transgender and cited the father-of-six as the inspiration for coming out in college back in 2016. In 2017, she moved into Jenner's $3.5million Malibu mansion and began working as the star's manager, taking over the role from Jenner's ex-wife Kris Jenner, 69, after their 2015 divorce. Sophia was Jenner's confidant for over a decade after the celebrated Olympian, 75, came out as a transgender woman in 2015. Sophia met Caitlyn that year and appeared in multiple episodes of the television documentary series I Am Cait, a spin-off of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Despite living under one roof, Hutchins previously told The New York Times that they 'were never romantically involved', insisting it was all about work and friendship. 'Caitlyn is a parent to me. I have said that a million times. It is a parental, familial relationship,' Sophia said. In 2020, Sophia posed for an online ad campaign for Kim Kardashian's highly successful clothing line SKIMS. Sophia was particularly close to Kris Jenner, speaking to her regularly, and she also had a good relationship with Jenner's daughters Kendall, 29, and Kylie, 27. The siblings once gave Sophia a stunning heart-shaped diamond necklace for Christmas. 'I'm on good terms with all the family, but I'm closest with Kris, Kim, Kylie and Kendall', Sophia said. Caitlyn will be heartbroken at Sophia's death today. Sources revealed that after striking the car's bumper, the impact forced the ATV and Hutchins ended up 'plummeting 350ft down into a ravine.' First responders pronounced Sophia's dead at the scene. The two individuals in the car struck by Hutchins and the ATV were not injured.
