Latest data shows that from 2017 through 2019, there were an average of 389 pool or spa related fatal drownings reported per year involving children younger than the age of 15. We all pray for comfort for our neighbors.”įatal child drownings remain high in the U.S., according to an annual drowning and submersion report released Thursday by the U.S. “I ask that we all respect the privacy of the family, as they deal with this unspeakable tragedy. The pool at Lincoln School will be closed to all activities “until further notice,” Niesz said.īayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis said in a statement Wednesday evening, “the city of Bayonne is in mourning tonight as we learn of the passing of two teenage brothers, who drowned this evening.” We will have additional crisis counselors and guidance counselors tomorrow (Thursday) at our school,” Niesz said. “Out hearts and prayers go out to the family and to all of our community. The school pool the brothers were in is open at night for community use, the official told the station. Amato said a younger sibling was at the pool, but was not involved in the drowning and was not ever in distress during the incident.

The city official also revealed that the brothers’ 11-year-old sister saw the tragedy happen. The brothers were transported to Bayonne Medical Center where they were pronounced dead, Amato said.Ī Bayonne official told NBC New York the victims’ family is Chinese-American and there were some communication issues during the emergency response. Lifesaving measures were initiated and 911 was called. When the brothers did not resurface, the lifeguards dove into the water and pulled them out, police said.

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