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Boy, 14, who tried to save drowning friend, 13, also died in river tragedy
A coroner has heard how two young boys drowned after playing near a river
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Knewz
· Jul 6, 2026
11-year-old Kentucky boy explains how his quick thinking saved a drowning man
An 11-year-old Kentucky boy emerged as a hero after helping save a man drowning in the apartment complex pool. The life-threatening incident occurred on Wednesday, July 1, when the Lexington Fire Department received a call about a man drowning at the 100 block of Lakeshore Drive. An 11-year-old named Avory Woolery was at an apartment...
Boston.com
· Jul 6, 2026
2 siblings drown in Vermont river, brother tried to save younger sister, police say
Sandro Lala, 25, and Yazmin Yupangui, 11, died in accidental drownings, police said. The post 2 siblings drown in Vermont river, brother tried to save younger sister, police say appeared first on Boston.com.
India TV News
· Jul 9, 2026
7-year-old drowns as heavy rains inundate Delhi, showers likely to continue
As heavy rainfall continued to lash Delhi and its neighbouring areas on Thursday for a second consecutive day, a minor boy lost his life after drowning in rainwater, said the police. The deceased was identified as seven-year-old Rehan.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 7, 2026
Keluarga Wan Ahmad Faris mahu tahu siapa pembunuh
KOTA BHARU: Pasukan peguam mewakili Allahyarham Wan Ahmad Faris Wan Abdul Rahman memaklumkan, hasrat keluarga mahu mengetahui siapa yang bertanggungjawab atas kematian remaja itu menjadi sebab mereka berusaha membuka semula siasatan kes tersebut. Wakil pasukan peguam, Liyana Marzuki berkata, walaupun laluan saman sivil disifatkan lebih mudah, perkara itu menjadi keutamaan buat keluarga remaja berkenaan. “Mereka ... Read more The post Keluarga Wan Ahmad Faris mahu tahu siapa pembunuh appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Tribune
· Jul 7, 2026
2 Punjabi friends lose lives in fatal rescue at Lachine Canal in Canada’s Montreal
Two Punjabi youths drowned in a tragic incident in the Lachine Canal in Montreal, Canada, over the weekend. The accident occurred when one of them reportedly slipped and fell into the water, while the other drowned while attempting to rescue his friend. The victims were identified as 26-year-old Lovepreet Singh from Tapa Mandi in Punjab’s []
WRAL News
· Jul 5, 2026
Search resumes for teen swimmer who went missing at Jordan Lake during family outing
According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, a teenager who was on a boat outing with family encountered trouble in the waters of Jordan Lake while swimming from the boat. An extensive search for the teen began shortly after.
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Related coverage for "Boy, 14, who tried to save drowning friend, 13, also died in river tragedy": Knewz — 11-year-old Kentucky boy explains how his quick thinking saved a drowning man. Boston.com — 2 siblings drown in Vermont river, brother tried to save younger sister, police say. India TV News — 7-year-old drowns as heavy rains inundate Delhi, showers likely to continue. Utusan Malaysia — Keluarga Wan Ahmad Faris mahu tahu siapa pembunuh. The Tribune — 2 Punjabi friends lose lives in fatal rescue at Lachine Canal in Canada’s Montreal. WRAL News — Search resumes for teen swimmer who went missing at Jordan Lake during family outing