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crime6 days ago•180 min saved

Coney Island tragedy: mother sentenced to 20-to-life for drowning her three children

A New York mother, Erin Merdy, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder for drowning her three children—ages 7, 4, and 3 months—at Coney Island in September 2022 and was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison; prosecutors said she took the trio to the beach after midnight and left their bodies along the shoreline, with family and authorities discovering them days later as relatives expressed heartbreak and the court emphasized accountability.

via CNN|

#brooklyn #coney-island #crime

crime6 days ago•4 min saved

Brooklyn Mother Sentenced to 20 Years for Drowning Her Children at Coney Island

A Brooklyn mother, Erin Merdy, 34, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to 20 years to life after drowning her three children — Zachary (7), Liliana (4), and Oliver (3 months) — in the Atlantic off Coney Island in 2022, amid a bitter custody dispute with her ex-husband; authorities recovered the bodies and the case highlighted allegations of neglect and a failed child-protection response.

via The New York Times|

#brooklyn #coney-island #crime

world10 days ago•3 min saved

MMA fighter dies saving four teens in Kyrgyz lake rescue

Medet Zheenaliev, a 30-year-old MMA fighter with a 2-2 record from 2017–2019, died by drowning while rescuing four teenage girls from a strong current at Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan; his body was recovered the next day.

via New York Post|

#drowning #kyrgyzstan #lake-issyk-kul

world15 days ago•22 min saved

Mobility scooter tragedy at Bahamas pier leaves 88-year-old Carnival passenger dead

An 88-year-old American woman died after losing control of her mobility scooter and plunging from a Bahamas pier while the Carnival Celebration was docked at Celebration Key. Carnival says rescuers retrieved her from the water but she did not survive; Bahamian police are investigating the death as a suspected drowning, noting she may have struck the hull before entering the water. Witnesses said she appeared to suffer a heart attack before the fall.

via nypost.com|

#bahamas #carnival #cruise

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Brazilian Triathlete Dies During Ironman Texas Swim

A Brazilian fitness influencer, Mara Flavia Souza Araujo, 38, died after drowning during the swimming portion of Ironman Texas at Lake Woodlands near Houston; she was recovered from about 10 feet of water and authorities say the preliminary cause of death is drowning. She had more than 60,000 Instagram followers and had completed at least nine triathlons in the past nine years. Race organizers offered condolences and stated they would support her family, with no immediate comment from event officials.

via NBC News|

#brazilian-influencer #drowning #ironman-texas

local1 month ago•3 min saved

Tragic IRONMAN Texas swim death shocks The Woodlands

A competitor died during the swim portion of IRONMAN Texas in The Woodlands. The Woodlands Fire Department located the swimmer and they were pronounced dead shortly after; the identity has not been released. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating, and IRONMAN Texas issued condolences and said there would be no further comment as the family is supported by organizers.

via KHOU|

#drowning #first-responders #ironman-texas

nationworld2 months ago•3 min saved

Lil Jon's Son Nathan Smith: Accidental Drowning Linked to Psilocybin

Fulton County Medical Examiner ruled Lil Jon's son Nathan Smith's death an accidental drowning in the setting of psilocybin use; a blood test detected psilocin, the active compound of psilocybin. Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade, was found Feb. 6 in a Milton, Georgia pond after being reported missing Feb. 3; authorities found no foul play. Smith was an NYU graduate and music producer.

via kare11.com|

#accidental-death #drowning #lil-jon

music2 months ago•14 min saved

Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith Died in Accidental Drowning Linked to Psilocybin

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.

via Rolling Stone|

#autopsy #drowning #lil-jon

usnews3 months ago•3 min saved

Texas pond ice tragedy claims three young lives

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.

via BBC|

#drowning #family-tragedy #ice

local3 months ago•4 min saved

Three Brothers Drown After Ice Breaks on North Texas Pond Near Bonham

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.

via CBS News|

#bonham #drowning #frozen-pond

local3 months ago•4 min saved

Three Bonham brothers drown after icy pond accident during Texas winter storm

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.

via fox4news.com|

#bonham #drowning #family-tragedy

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Drowning suspected in Canadian teen’s death on K’Gari beach

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.

via BBC|

#australia #dingo #drowning

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Tragic New Year’s Day drownings at Sydney beaches prompt warnings and rescues

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.

via The Guardian|

#drowning #hazardous-surf #ocean

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Triathlete Erica Fox Confirmed Victim of Shark Attack off California Coast

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.

via NBC News|

#california #drowning #marine-life

obituaries8 months ago•3 min saved

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Widow Honors His Memory and Announces New Foundation

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.

via ABC News|

#death #drowning #family