Byline: Red River County, Texas — July 2025
In an exclusive revelation that has left a nation stunned, investigators have released a heartbreaking final audio message — a 27-second voicemail left by one of the girls who went missing during the Texas summer camp flood, just seconds before waters swept through Camp Wrenwood.
The voice belongs to 12-year-old Kaylin Monroe, one of the 27 girls still unaccounted for since the deadly flash flood tore through the area earlier this month. The audio was recovered from her mother’s cell phone and has now become a central emotional — and forensic — clue in the case.
📞 The Voicemail That Shook Investigators
Left at 4:42 PM on June 11th, the audio begins with static and heavy breathing before Kaylin’s trembling voice breaks through:
“Mom… it’s coming too fast. We don’t know where to go. Please… please call me back. I’m with Bella and June. We’re behind the—”
The call abruptly cuts off — experts believe the signal dropped as the first surge of floodwater hit the southern trail of the camp.
The emotion, the urgency, and the finality of the message have left even seasoned investigators in tears.
💬 The Mother's Statement
Kaylin’s mother, Danielle Monroe, spoke publicly for the first time since the recording was authenticated:
“I missed the call by 3 minutes. When I saw it, I tried calling her back 17 times. She never answered. But now… now I hear her voice again. And I believe she was trying to tell us something.”
She revealed the call came from a backup camp phone, not Kaylin’s personal device — raising further questions about who had access to what during the final moments.
📍 A Clue in the Cut-Off
Authorities are now zeroing in on Kaylin’s final phrase: “We’re behind the…”. Forensic audio experts are enhancing the clip to determine what she may have been about to say.
Some believe it could be a landmark reference — possibly a cabin, storage unit, or other structure not yet searched.
“It could be the breakthrough we need,” said FBI special investigator Carla Ruiz. “It’s not just a goodbye. It’s a direction.”
🚁 Renewed Search Efforts Begin
In response, a new grid-based search has been initiated behind the collapsed mess hall and utility structures near the riverbend. Drone scans and cadaver dogs are being deployed in the area now referred to as “Kaylin Sector One.”
Local sheriff departments and FEMA have doubled their staffing for the weekend.
🇺🇸 A Nation Listens
After a private request from the family, a portion of the voicemail was played during a televised town hall, where community members and rescue personnel wept openly. Kaylin’s voice, once lost in silence, now echoes across the country.
“This is the sound of urgency, of love, of fear — and of a girl who still had hope,” said Dr. Maya Lin, a grief counselor on-site.
🎧 Final Words That Will Never Be Forgotten
For now, the full recording remains in evidence custody. But the impact is already nationwide — as families, volunteers, and citizens from all walks of life continue to search, share, and believe.
🔚 Bottom Line
A 27-second message. A voice in the flood. A clue left in fear and love.
And maybe — just maybe — the key to finding Kaylin… and the 26 others still waiting to be found.