Popular TikToker Emilie Kiser is receiving an outpouring of support from viewers after her three-year-old son, Trigg Kiser, died from injuries due to an accident in a backyard pool.
Police were called to a home in Chandler, Arizona on the evening of Monday, May 12, to assist with a drowning after Trigg was pulled out of the pool.
Officers began CPR before paramedics arrived on the scene, and Trigg was transported to Chandler Regional Hospital in critical condition. Due to the severe nature of his injuries, the toddler was later flown to Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
On Sunday, May 18, law enforcement confirmed that Trigg had died as a result of the accident.
At the time of writing, a police investigation into the incident is still ongoing, and authorities say they won’t come forward with any further information out of respect to the family until the investigation is complete.
TikTok star’s 3-year-old son dies after drowning in backyard pool
Emilie Kiser is a popular content creator on TikTok, where she boasts over 3 million followers. Her videos, showing her daily life with her husband, Brady, and their sons, regularly receive tens of millions of views.
Commenters are now heading to these videos in droves, leaving supportive remarks and words of encouragement in the wake of the shocking accident.
“You are a GOOD mom! He is a GOOD dad! We’re all here for you when you guys are ready,” one viewer wrote on Emilie’s most recent video, which has garnered over 28 million views at the time of writing.
“When one mama cries, we all cry. Emilie and Brady, you are so loved,” another said.
“All [Trigg] knew was love and kindness,” another remarked.
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