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‘He was never sad’: Family mourns loss of 5-year-old child after campground drowning
By Phil Rodriguez, Jordan Gartner at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A Missouri family is mourning the loss of a 5-year-old child after he drowned at an area campground pool.Lebanon police said a 911 call came in just before 7 p.m. Sunday from the Bennett Spring Campground. When emergency crews arrived, two adults were already pe...
Key takeaway (KY3/Gray News) - A Missouri family is mourning the loss of a 5-year-old child after he drowned at an area campground pool.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
In Atlanta , where families often spend summer weekends at nearby lakes and pools, the tragic loss of a child in a Missouri campground pool is a stark reminder of the need for constant vigilance around water. As local parents plan their own summer outings, they would do well to review water safety guidelines and ensure that children are always within arm's reach of an adult when swimming. The fact that two adults were performing CPR on Colton by the time emergency crews arrived suggests that they were nearby and responded quickly, but it was not enough to save the young boy. Atlanta's own community pools and water parks will be bustling with children in the coming weeks, making it crucial for lifeguards and parents to be aware of their surroundings and take proactive steps to prevent similar tragedies from occurring here.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A Missouri family is mourning the loss of a 5-year-old child after he drowned at an area campground pool.Lebanon police said a 911 call came in just before 7 p.m. Sunday from the Bennett Spring Campground. When emergency crews arrived, two adults were already pe...
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