Shawn Salta
Shawn Salta is the uncle of Renee Smajstrla, a nine-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a devastating flash flood in Texas. He took to social media to express his sorrow and gratitude for the quick identification of his niece, highlighting the importance of community support during such a tragic event.
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Shawn Salta confirmed Renee Smajstrla's death to multiple outlets.
Among the Texas flood victims: campers, staff, grandparents and teachers | Texas floods 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-07-08
Shawn Salta, Renee Smajstrla's uncle, expressed his grief on social media after her tragic death.
Las inundaciones en Texas dejan más de 80 muertos, entre ellos 28 menores, y decenas de personas siguen desaparecidas
Panama· 2025-07-07
Shawn Salta expressed his devastation over the loss of his niece, Renee Smajstrla.
The victims of the Texas flooding tragedy
United States· 2025-07-06
Shawn Salta expressed his grief on Facebook about the loss of his niece, Renee Smajstrla.
A girls' summer camp cut short by deadly disasterUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-06
Shawn Salta expressed gratitude that Renee was with her friends and having the time of her life.
Girl 'living her best life' and 'heart and soul' of campUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-05Shawn Salta, Renee's uncle, reported her case to The Washington Post.
Três meninas de acampamento infantil estão entre as 30 vítimas de enchente no Texas
Liechtenstein· 2025-07-05
Shawn Salta wrote on Facebook about the recovery of his niece, Renee Smajstrla.
Texas begins grim flood recovery with at least 27 killed and dozens missing, including children | TexasUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-05
