Young Child Pulled From Evans Neighborhood Pool Passes Away
A 4-year-old child who had reportedly been underwater for several minutes at a neighborhood pool in Evans died over the weekend. The child, identified as Harang Jeon, was pulled from…
A 4-year-old child who had reportedly been underwater for several minutes at a neighborhood pool in Evans died over the weekend.
The child, identified as Harang Jeon, was pulled from the pool at Magnolia Valley Plantation subdivision off William Few Parkway on July 15.
First responders administered CPR to the child, who was described as non-responsive, when he was taken to Wellstar Children's Medical Center.
Columbia County authorities confirmed the child had been on life support.
Columbia County Coroner Terry Norman confirmed today that he died Saturday at 1:55 pm.
"Following the investigation, the cause of death has been determined an anoxic brain injury due to drowning, and the manner of death has been ruled an accident," said Norman.
He added that this was a tragic accident and no foul play is suspected.
The boy, his siblings and mother had been in Evans visiting relatives over the summer.
"The Coroner's Office would like to take this opportunity to remind the public about water safety precautions, especially when young children are present," said Norman.
