Multiple Children Drown in India, US, Ongoing Investigations Underway

Several tragic drowning incidents involving young children have been reported recently across different locations. In Srirangam, a 10-year-old boy named M. Srinivas drowned in the Kollidam River after going missing for several days, with police confirming drowning as the cause of death following an autopsy. In rural Franklin County, Illinois, a 3-year-old child succumbed after drowning at a home, despite efforts by emergency responders and medical personnel to revive them. In Koothattukulam, a 16-year-old boy named Kevin Aji drowned in a private pond while bathing with friends, and the police have registered a case for unnatural death. Meanwhile, in Gilbert, Arizona, a 2-year-old child drowned in a backyard pool, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. These cases highlight ongoing concerns about child safety near water bodies and the importance of vigilant supervision.