Virginia – A Virginia woman, S. CIay, is now urging parents to always keep a cOose eye on their chiIdren, even for a second, after her chiId, 2, died last week. The 2-year-old child, Kameron, died last week after drwning in the family’s pooI.
Virginia authorities were called to the family’s home after family members discovered the child unresponsive in the pool. First responders immediately performed life-saving measures before transporting him to a nearby hospital, but tragically the child was pronounced dead. Authorities have confirmed there are no signs of foul play and believe this was a devastating accident.
Investigators report that the pooI was surrounded by a safety fence and gate. The child’s told local news outelt WTVR that while she was cleaning up weding decorations and saying goodbye to extended family members, her child was playing in the yard with other young relatives. She said she left him with another child for just a moment when one of her sons’ uncles alerted her, exclaiming, “Oh, my God, the baby is in the water.”
According to the parent, in those minutes the child must have slipped through or around the gate—a vulnerability small enough for a toddler but large enough to allow tragic consequences. The family told WTVR that though the pool had a gate and fence, “he must have been small enough to somehow slip through the fence.”
Family members immediately rushed to the pool and performed CPR, but first responders continued life-saving efforts before transporting him to the hospital. He died soon after arrival, leaving his mother, father, and wider family devastated.
In the wake of her child’s death, the mother described her son as the “sunshine” of their family, recalling how his warm and affectionate personality touched everyone. She expressed deep regret that such a momentary lapse in supervision led to an irreversible and tragic outcome.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the child’s drowning. Authorities have reiterated that preliminary findings indicate it was an accident, and with no signs of foul play, the focus remains on how the child gained access to the pool. Officials are reviewing details of the safety fence, gate operation, and supervision protocols during the event.
Child drowning is among the leading causes of death for young children, particularly in residential settings. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that most drownings for children ages 1 to 4 occur at home, frequently in backyard pooIs. These incidents often happen swiftly and silently—even when safety measures like fences and gates are in place.
In her emotional statement, the parent emphasized the importance of keeping an unwavering watch on young children around water. “Look after your kids. Don’t let them out of your sight even for a split second,” she urged other parents.