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7 days ago
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8-year-old dies days after being pulled from GA lake
A second child has died following a drowning incident at a Georgia lake. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, on May 23, three boys were swimming in the public fishing area of Lake Tobesofkee when they suddenly went under the water. Firefighters responded and pulled an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old from the water, but unfortunately, a 7-year-old drowned and was declared dead at the scene. WGXA identified him as Tristan Cornelius. TRENDING STORIES: Man shot in Snellville park less than 24 hours where multiple teens were injured Man found dead, burned on Stone Mountain determined to die from suicide VIP pool party promoted by alleged squatters doesn't happen at DeKalb home The 8-year-old was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to the BCSO. On Sunday, the BCSO said the coroner's office notified them that the 8-year-old died. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones identified the child as 8-year-old Kiheen Johnson Jeffrey, according to WGXA. Jones told WGXA the child succumbed to his injuries early Saturday morning. The 10-year-old has since been released from the hospital. The sheriff's office says the incident is still under investigation. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Child dead, 2 hospitalized after Lake Tobesofkee incident
The Brief A 7-year-old boy died and two others, ages 8 and 10, were hospitalized after a possible drowning incident at Lake Tobesofkee on May 23. Emergency responders recovered the older boys from the water; the 8-year-old is in critical but stable condition, while the 10-year-old is stable. The 7-year-old was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene; the incident remains under investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. BIBB COUNTY, Ga. - A tragic afternoon at Lake Tobesofkee has left one child dead and two others hospitalized after a possible drowning incident at the Michael Dewayne Jones Public Fishing Area. What we know Emergency crews from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources responded to the scene May 23 around 2:38 p.m., after three young boys—ages seven, eight, and ten—were reported to have suddenly gone under while in the water. First responders quickly entered the water and were able to recover the eight-year-old and ten-year-old boys. Both were transported to a local hospital for treatment. As of the latest update, the eight-year-old remains in critical but stable condition, while the ten-year-old is listed as stable. The seven-year-old boy was later located unresponsive and removed from the water. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Deputy Coroner Luanne Stone, who confirmed that the child's next of kin has been notified. What's next The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff's Office at 478-751-7500.
