Two-year-old boy dies in swimming pool exactly a year after a similar accident at the SAME POOL involving a toddler
Landon Adams died one year after his cousin Katelyn in his uncle's pool
A TODDLER has drowned exactly one year after his 11-month-old cousin died in the SAME POOL.
Two-year-old Landon Adams, from Pennsylvania in the US, died on Friday – exactly one year after his cousin Katelyn Adams fell into the same pool and drowned.
According to , the tot was found unresponsive in a Cumberland County pool on Monday evening.
Tragically the little boy was said to be “just shy” of his third birthday.
Local reports claim that Landon was found in the pool during a family gathering at his uncle Jason Adam’s house in Carriage Crossing Drive in the Grey’s Creek area and placed on life support after being taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
According to a family post on Facebook, the incident Monday occurred during a celebration, exactly one year after Mr Adams’ 11-month-old daughter fell into the same pool.
Cops say they will be “taking a closer look” at the incident because the two tragedies occurred at the same pool and involved the same family.
Last year Katelyn’s parents posted an emotional message thanking friends and family for their support while their daughter was in intensive care.
It said: “All prayers are appreciated and we can update periodically. We’ve put it all in the Lords hands now.”
It was not clear how long the Landon had been in the pool but the family was searching for him for four or five minutes when he was found in the pool, officials say.
Following little Landon’s death, members of his extended family have set up a GoFundMe page for his parents Justin and Chelsea and five-year-old brother Kaden.
It said: “On June 20th, 2016 Landon Adams, just shy of his 3rd birthday was found in a family swimming pool, lifeless. Over the next four days Justin, Chelsea, and his 5 year old brother Kaden watched over him fighting for his life.
“Surrounded by extended family and leaning on the prayers and faith of many, little Landon returned to his Heavenly Father on June 24th.
“During this heartbreaking time we wish to extend a small token of our love by contributing to this young family to help with medical, travel and funeral arrangements.
“With so many of us living far away we know it is not possible to be there physically, but we can certainly be there spiritually and with our contribution. They will be so thankful.
“Keep the Adams in your prayers and give your little ones an extra hug today.”
On Monday the page, set up by JohnAngi Day, had raised $5,265 towards its $12,500 goal.
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