Former MLB pitcher searching for family after they disappeared in Texas floods

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Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Walker flew to Texas over the weekend with his wife and friends to search for his brother Mark, sister-in-law Sara and 14-year-old nephew Johnny, who are all mi sing after their vacation home was destroyed in the deadly Fourth of July floods in Texas.  [Mark, Sara and Johnny are] mi sing and not identified yet, so were waiting on that, Kathy Walker, Tyler and Marks mom, told from her home in San Rafael, Calif on Tuesday.  Walker, who played for the Giants from 2004-08, and his wife picked up their niece, 16-year-old Ellie, who survived flooding at Waldemar Camp which is nearby the familys vacation home, River House, along the Guadalupe River.  (L-R) Mark Walker, his wife Sara Sharkey Walker, and their son Johnny Walker.  Courtesy of family  All we can do is wait and pray for a miracle at this point. In a situation like that, waiting to find out if her dad and mom or brother, its just, its just dreadful, Kathy said, adding that she spoke with Tyler on Sunday.  Theyre doing what they can to look on the  Bol Bol Jersey river. He said theres just so much devastation its impo sible to comprehend. The debris piles everywhere, cars and trees and limbs. Just everything is piled up.  Explore More  Closing pitcher Tyler Walker of the San Francisco Giants pumps his fist after the final out against the Mets during the first game of their double header at Shea Stadium on June 5, 2005 in New York. The Giants won the game 6-3.  Getty Images  Kathy added that some of Ellies friends from the summer camp are with her while Walker, Sara and their family friends continue searching for her parents and brother.  She does have support, but not enough  theres never enough, Kathy said, adding that Ellie is distraught and praying hard. In a situation like that  waiting to find out if her dad and mom or brother  its just, its just dreadful.  Former Giants pitcher Tyler Walker flew to Texas with his wife to search for his brother Mark, sister-in-law Sara and nephew Johnny, who are all mi sing after their vacation home was destroyed in the Fourth of July floods in Texas.  Courtesy of family  Kathy told reporters she had been in regular contact with Mark last week, but hasnt heard from him after the flash flooding early on the Fourth of July.  During a news conference on Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed that Mark, Sara and Johnny were mi sing and that their families are close.  Mark, his wife, and his 14-year-old son who was very close with so many kids, including my own son, in the Marin County area, theyre mi sing, Newsom said. Thankfully, their 16-year-old daughter was found. Its just another reminder of how devastating this tragedy is and obviously continues to unfold in just excruciating ways. Anyone with kids understands that.  First responders are searching for mi sing people after the catastrophic flash floods in central Texas over the Fourth of July.  REUTERS  Ellies camp was separate from Camp Mystic, a girls summer camp in Kerr County whereat least 27 campers and counselorsdied in the floods.  Kathy said someone sent her a photo of the remains of her sons home.  Its crashed and gone, she said.  Multiple vigils have been held for the Walkers.  First responders are searching for mi sing people after the catastrophic flash floods in central Texas over the Fourth of July.  AP  At least120 people have been confirmed dead after the flash floods hit Central Texas, according to local law enforcement and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.  As of Thursday, first responders are searching for 170 people still mi sing, .  Jamal Murray Jersey