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06-04-2025
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9-year-old boy dies after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to bus stop
A 9-year-old boy in Kentucky died after being swept away by floodwaters on Friday, according to TV stations WLKY and LEX18. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The incident happened around 6:30 a.m. in Frankfort as the child was walking to the bus stop. TRENDING STORIES: 3 rescued during water rescue call near Great Miami River in Miami County Multi-million dollar winning lottery ticket sold in Ohio 'Sounded like it came through the roof;' Baseball sized hail damages area family's house, cars The Franklin County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 9-year-old Gabriel Andrews, both stations reported. After around 2 hours of searching, authorities found Andrews' body approximately a half mile from where he was swept away. Neighbors told both stations that first responders focused on nearby storm drains during the search. He was a student in the Franklin County School District. 'My heart breaks for the family. And I hope everyone joins Britainy and I in praying for this family after such an unimaginable loss. It sadly underscores just how dangerous floodwaters can be,' Kentucky Governor Andy Besheer said during a news conference. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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06-04-2025
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9-Year-Old Boy Swept Away by Floodwaters as at Least 16 People Dead Amid Tornadoes and Storms Hitting Central U.S.
At least 16 people have died after torrential rain and flash flooding struck parts of the South and Midwest, already heavily waterlogged by a series of severe storms that also spawned tornadoes. The National Weather Service said locations in multiple states are expected to reach what they call 'major flood stage,' with extensive flooding of structures, roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure possible, AP News and Fox 10 reported. As of Sunday morning, new tornado warnings have been issued in Alabama and Mississippi, while flash flood warnings are in place across several counties in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee, according to the outlets. At least 10 of the 16 weather-related deaths have been in Tennessee, authorities said. Related: At Least 6 Dead as Tornadoes Barrel Through U.S. and People Brace for 'Catastrophic' Flooding The latest death was a 74-year-old driver who was found dead in their vehicle in Boston, Kentucky, on Saturday morning, per Fox Weather. Nelson County Sheriff's Office confirmed the tragedy in a Facebook post, saying, 'Please do not try to cross flooded roadways. The end result does not outweigh the risk. Turn around, don't drown is more than a saying it's the difference between life and death.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. On Friday, a 9-year-old boy - who has been identified as Gabriel Andrews - was found dead in Frankfort, Kentucky, after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to a school bus stop, Cleveland 19 News reported. "We are deeply saddened at this horrific tragedy that claimed the life of one of our students," Franklin County Schools Superintendent Mark Kopp said in a news conference reported by the BBC. A 5-year-old has also died at a home in Little Rock, Arkansas, in a weather-related incident, per The Independent. Police have not released further details at this time. Related: Violent Tornado Sends School Bus into Roof of Alabama High School, 'Totally' Destroying Gym The National Weather Service has described the ongoing extreme weather as a 'life-threatening, catastrophic, and potentially historic flash flood event.' Forecasters have said that swollen rivers will continue to pose a danger even when the rain stops, while there is also an enhanced risk of tornadoes from eastern Texas to western Tennessee due to changes in pressure and high winds, according to the BBC. Over 162,000 people are without power amid the storms in parts of Arkansas, Texas, Missouri and Oklahoma, per the outlet. The extreme weather has also destroyed several homes and caused significant damage to structures, Fox Weather and Fox 10 reported. Read the original article on People
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06-04-2025
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Kentucky teacher grieves student who died in Frankfort flood. ‘Impossible not to love.'
Nine-year-old Gabriel Andrews was 'the sweetest, kindest boy who was impossible not to love,' his teacher at Hearn Elementary School said in a social media post Friday, the day the child died in floodwaters in Frankfort while walking to a school bus stop. 'I was Gabe's teacher this year and I loved him so much. He was the sweetest boy who always put a smile on my face,' the teacher Kasey Swails said in a Facebook post. 'He told me good morning EVERY morning as soon as he walked in my door. He has so many people who love him, especially every kiddo in our classroom,' Swails said. 'Today, an important part of that classroom family was taken from us. The sweetest, kindest boy who was impossible not to love. Who loved basketball and anything to do with a police car, who tried his best at any task given to him.' Frankfort police received a call around 6:35 a.m. Friday that Gabriel was caught in floodwaters in the Hickory Hill area of Frankfort. Police launched a search-and-rescue mission, but Gabriel was found dead about two hours later. Gabriel was of two fatalities in the latest round of flooding in Kentucky. A 74-year-old Nelson County man was found in a submerged car in that county Saturday morning, authorities said.
