The Knoxville Police Department has extended its reach far beyond the bounds of Tennessee, sending one of its highly skilled Search and Rescue teams to aid in a meticulous search operation in Texas. Following the tragic floods that swept through Camp Mystic over the Fourth of July weekend, an 8-year-old child by the name of Cile Steward remains unaccounted for amid the chaos left in the wake of the natural disaster.
K-9 Pearl, a dedicated member of the Knoxville PD's Search and Rescue team, along with her handler Candy Stooksbury, is presently on the ground in Texas, joining forces with local teams in what has become a relentless pursuit to bring closure to an anguished community. In a social media post, the Knoxville PD shared, "K-9 Pearl and her handler Candy Stooksbury, both members of KPD’s Search and Rescue team, are in Texas assisting the search for 8-year-old Cile Steward."
K-9 Pearl and her handler Candy Stooksbury, both members of KPD’s Search and Rescue team, are in Texas assisting the search for 8-year-old Cile Steward. Cile is the last remaining missing child from Camp Mystic after the devastating 4th of July weekend floods. pic.twitter.com/6PX29en8MY
— Knoxville Police TN (@Knoxville_PD) August 1, 2025
This incident has reverberated through the heartstrings of countless individuals, with various agencies and volunteers pouring in from all corners to assist. Pearl and Stooksbury have undergone extensive training, preparing them for intense situations that demand resilience, skill, and an acute sense of duty. Their involvement exemplifies the far-reaching implications of inter-agency collaboration in times of dire need.
