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Updated: Drowning Of Boy, Age 6, Ruled Accidental
July 28, 2010
The drowning death of a six-year old boy in Molino Wednesday afternoon has been ruled accidental, according to Sgt. Ted Roy, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the child was found unresponsive at the bottom of an above-ground pool behind a home in the 6000 block of Chestnut Road just before 2:00. The child was reportedly brought to work by a woman that worked as a caretaker for a resident of the home.
Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia EMS, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department and LifeFlight responded to the home.
The identity of the young boy has not been released.
Pictured above and below: The scene of an accidental drowning on Chestnut Road in Molino Wednesday afternoon after the drowning of a 6-year old child. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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26 Responses to “Updated: Drowning Of Boy, Age 6, Ruled Accidental”
I am so sorry for the loss this family is suffering. My heart and prayers go out to you… May God help you through this time!
I am completely heartbroken. My prayers are with the family as they try to make sense of this. I know he is dancing his little heart out in Heaven. He and my daughter were the best of little friends, and she will always remember him, as well as will I. Jesus received a special angel. We will miss you little buddy!
I pray for God’s strength for your entire family everytime this accident crosses my mind. Please keep in mind, that even though it seems like it will be a long time before you see this precious little boy again, it is actually a very short time when you compare it with being with him for ALL of eternity in Heaven. My heart breaks for your pain. I will continue to earnestly pray that God will supply all of the strength and comfort that you need.
May God’s blessings sustain you in this terrible tragedy. Lean on Him and know that this precious child is now sitting at the feet of God.
My heart is breaking for this family. Please pray everytime you get a chance for this family. They need everyones prayers right now.
Our prayers are with you and the entire family,I know the family and i pray to God for you and i know God is with the entire family;if you need anything call me anytime day or night we Love you.
LaVerne & Morris
My heart breaks for this poor family…
One of the more tragic and heartbreaking stories to ever be featured on this website. Very sad.
Requiescat In Pace
For family and friends, I pray that you are surrounded with The Peace that passes understanding. That’s where the child now is. He is in a Joyful Place forevermore. He can not come to you, but you can go to him someday. I pray that you all can rest your souls in the arms of The God of all Comfort.
I am good friends with the grandmother of this little boy. I am keeping the entire family prayed up. This is such a tragedy. I love them all. I pray for their strength through it all.
My heart goes out to the family. He made me laugh every single day and I will remember his kindness and joy he brought everywhere he went. I will miss him terribly. I will be praying for all of you through this difficult time. I know he is up in Heaven making someone else laugh!
PRAYERS TO THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR THIS LITTLE BOY MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL
I can only say that I am praying for this family & friends. I pray that God give you a peace like no other you have known. Just remember this is just our “temporary home”…you will see him again some day! Oh what a celebration that day will be. God has just received a wonderful little angel. God bless you & your family.
My prayers go out to you! He was a joy to have at school and I loved hearing him laugh on the bus as we were dropping him off at home. I am truly heartbroken.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers……..
Praying for the family, this is horrible……….
I can not even imagine the pain these parents and the whole family is feeling right now.May God be with you all in this time of sorrow.
>Patience I couldn’t have said it better, Please people this is not the place for negative comments.
I will also point out that the rules will be strictly enforced on this story. This was a tragedy that was ruled accidental. Read the first two words of rule number one below.
Our prayers with the families involved.
(And since I’ve posted this, please don’t post additional comments asking people to be nice. They will.)
–William
Patience I couldn’t have said it better, Please people this is not the place for negative comments.
I pray for peace and comfort for the family of this young child. I too have a six year old and i can’t even fathom the grief that this family is going through i can’t even imagine losing my child at that age. I pray that god holds each and everyone of you in his arms as you walk through this tragic moment. God Bless!!!!
Yes, well said, Patience! God bless this family!
Well said ‘patience on July 28th’…..I agree, we must all understand that our God is in control. My prayers are with the family and responders involved.
To the family: I pray you do not lean on your own understanding, but lean on our God as He will show you peace, mercy and grace. God Bless.
You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers as you are going through this tragedy. Please know that we are here for you if you need us.
Please Pray for the family of this precious child. I know that several of you will have snide comments and unkind thoughts and opinions about what— and why this tragedy has taken place. If there has ever been a time when we should pull together and only post supportive comments and show the Love that God has blessed each of us with –It is today !! This Grandmother is living in pure Hell right now and I can not imagine the loss as well as the blame she has placed upon herself.
So many times I read all the things that are posted and I beg of you today please hold your thoughts and comments if you can not support this lady and her family during this huge tragedy!!
To the family —I pray that GOD hold you and comfort you and Carry you through this .
oh no = ( praying for everyone involved
Dear lord, be with them….