All articles tagged with #drowning
Nathan Smith, Lil Jon’s 27-year-old son (DJ Young Slade), died in early February from an accidental drowning with psilocybin in his system, per the Fulton County Medical Examiner. He went missing on Feb. 3 and was found in a Milton, Georgia pond on Feb. 6; Lil Jon announced the burial on Feb. 18. The death is not believed to be suspicious.
Three brothers aged six, eight and nine died after falling through ice on a private pond in Bonham, Texas, while playing near the water. Their mother attempted to rescue them, but the ice broke, and a neighbor helped pull her out. The two older boys were recovered by emergency responders and a neighbor; the youngest was found after an extensive search. The deaths occurred during a severe winter storm affecting much of the US, and the boys’ school offered counselors to students and staff.
A North Texas mother, Cheyenne Hangaman, grieves as three of her sons, ages 6, 8, and 9, drowned after falling through a frozen private pond near their Bonham home. The youngest reportedly fell in first; his brothers jumped in to help as the ice broke, and the mother struggled to save them. Neighbors and first responders pulled the two older boys from the water, but they died at a hospital, while the 6-year-old did not resurface. A GoFundMe has been started for funeral expenses, and authorities continue to investigate with no charges announced. Bonham ISD will provide counselors, and the family asks for privacy and support as they grieve.
Three brothers, ages 6, 8 and 9, died after falling into a frozen pond in Bonham, Texas during a winter storm; their mother jumped in to save them but was pulled out by a neighbor and a local football coach, and the 8- and 9-year-olds died at the hospital while the 6-year-old’s body was recovered after an extensive search. The Bonham ISD and community are offering support, and a GoFundMe has been set up to assist the family.
Canadian backpacker Piper James, 19, was found dead on K'Gari (Fraser Island) in Queensland, Australia; autopsy indicates drowning as the likely cause, with post-mortem dingo bite marks noted but not responsible for death, and investigators say there’s no sign of foul play, though the final cause may take weeks to determine.
A woman drowned after being swept into the ocean at Sydney's Maroubra Beach on New Year's Day amid dangerous surf conditions, which also led to a missing swimmer at Coogee Beach and multiple rescue operations along the NSW coast, prompting warnings to stay out of the water due to hazardous conditions.
A body believed to be that of Erica Fox, a triathlete who disappeared during a swim in Monterey Bay amid a shark sighting, was found off California's Central Coast. Witnesses reported a shark breach with what appeared to be a body in its jaws, and authorities confirmed her identity. The incident highlights the rare but serious risk of shark attacks in California waters.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for 'The Cosby Show,' tragically drowned off Costa Rica in July due to an undertow, with his mother sharing emotional details about his death, clarifying misconceptions, and emphasizing her peace with his passing and his legacy.
The 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez died from blunt force trauma caused by an alligator and drowning, with his body found near his last seen location in New Orleans, 12 days after he went missing. The manner of death is still under investigation.
Six students drowned and 24 others were injured during a school trip to Abu Talat Beach in Alexandria, Egypt, prompting the closure of the beach and an investigation into safety measures amid dangerous water conditions.
A college basketball player from the University of Nebraska Omaha, Deng Mayar, drowned in Blackridge Reservoir in Utah while attempting to help a friend, Sa Mafutaga, who was also in distress. Mafutaga was rescued and is expected to recover, while Mayar's body was recovered after a search. The university and his previous school, North Dakota, expressed their condolences, highlighting his kind nature and promising athletic career.
Two American Carnival cruise passengers drowned within three hours at the exclusive Celebration Key resort in the Bahamas, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause of death. Neither victim has been publicly identified, and both incidents occurred in separate locations at the resort, which opened less than a month ago.
Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar, a 22-year-old transfer from North Dakota, tragically died in a drowning incident at Blackridge Reservoir in Utah, with rescue efforts recovering his body and his friend hospitalized. The team and community mourn his loss.
Deng Mayar, a 22-year-old basketball player for Nebraska Omaha and former North Dakota player, tragically drowned in Utah's Blackridge Reservoir. The incident also involved another man who was rescued and is expected to recover. Mayar was remembered as a kind and positive presence both on and off the court, and his death has devastated his team and community.
Two passengers drowned in separate incidents aboard Carnival's Celebration Key cruise, highlighting safety concerns during the voyage.