Rip Trigg Kiser. Credit: Instagram @emiliekiser
Trigg, the three-year-old son of influencer Emily Kisser, sadly died after the incident in which he was drowned in a backyard pool in an Arizona family on Monday, May 12th..
After being found unconscious, emergency responders transported Trig to Chandler Regional Hospital, then transferred to Phoenix Children’s Hospital in a critical condition. Sadly, he passed away on Sunday, May 18th.
Trigg’s death was confirmed by the Chandler Police Department. He said: (Quote) ABC News. )
Known for her family and lifestyle content, Emily Kizer has over 1.4 million Instagram followers and 3.3 million in Tiktok. She and her husband were recently welcoming the new boy Theodore, born just seven weeks before Trigg’s loss, who would have turned four on July 14th.
Why water safety is paramount: How to protect your child from open water
This heartbreaking event highlights a dangerous reality. CDC. It only takes about 20 seconds for a child to be drowned. And it often happens in silence without silence or screaming. RCH Kids Health.
- When young children are near open water, they always stay out of reach of their arms
- Don’t rely on lifeguards or older children to watch.
- Avoid all distractions (phone calls, chores, social media) while supervising.
“Practice constant, aggressive supervision, which means you’re fully focused on your child and always looking,” says RCH Kids Health.
- Fences away from the home pool and spa provide barriers to parenting.
- Empty empty buses, buckets and inflatable pools immediately after use.
What to do in a CPR and Drunk Emergency
If the child is drawn out of the water and is not breathing properly, it should act quickly.
CPR Steps for Kids: Read the full instructions at ( St. John Ambulance))
- Dial emergency services and take five rescue breaths.
- Thirty chest compressions are then followed by two more rescue breaths.
- Continue at a 30:2 ratio until help arrives or the child responds.
If available, use a defibrillator.
Beware of “dry own death” and “secondary drows”
These rare but dangerous complications can occur after a child leaves the water.
- Dry own death: Water does not reach the lungs, causing airway convulsions.
- Secondary Drunk: Water enters the lungs and causes fluid accumulation.
You will soon find your child is struggling to breathe, and it may get worse in the next 24 hours.” webmd.
Please note:
- cough
- Chest pain
- Extraordinary fatigue and irritation
- Difficulty breathing
Seek emergency medical care immediately.
Tragic accidents like the loss of Trigg Kayser are sadly not isolated. Drunking is fast and often quiet, but preventable. With summer approaching, it is an urgent reminder for families everywhere.
