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Toddler Falls Off Dock, Drowns in Big LakeLiam Lloyd, one and a half years old, fell off a dock near the family cabin and into the lake, according to troopers.Sunday afternoon, Alaska State Troopers were notified of a drowning on Big Lake in the Mat-Su Valley. An investigation revealed that young Liam Lloyd, one and a half years old, fell off a dock near the family cabin and into the lake, according to troopers; he was not wearing a life jacket. An Alaska Wildlife Trooper and two Coast Guard personnel were on the lake performing safety checks and came to the child’s aid. The three attempted to revive the child using CPR until emergency medical services arrived. The toddler was airlifted to Providence Hospital where attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful, troopers report. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital alongside the boy’s next of kin. Troopers say that foul play is not suspected, and that the investigation will continue. |
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Anonymous said on Friday, Jun 22 at 6:52 PM
And God will Bless those that Bless me and God will Curse those that curse me...I would watch the mouths here people...kids are accident prone especially that young...the baby probably thought the water was neat and looked down and plop in baby goes...and it can happen in the blink of an eye...and the body gives up after a couple minutes of no oxygen and water is in the lungs... even if they were right there to retrieve him he still could have died...it's mucky and muddy...the parent might have not been able to pull them out in time anyways...being right there. I saw it happen before, the parents panicked so bad it muddied the waters and it took a dive team to find the child...so don't judge!!!
94361466Cousin said on Tuesday, Jun 7 at 3:21 PM
For all of you who have shown compassion for the family and friends that are grieving, thank you. For those of you that are posting negative things, you make me sick! It is really sad to know that people can be so inconsiderate!!!! I hope someone throws a tragedy in your face some day so you can get a taste of what you are dishing.
68567446Denise said on Tuesday, Jun 7 at 12:17 PM
Ok KTVA time to impose your "right to remove content"! Don't let the moronic minority persecute the family or friends of this tragic circumstance. I call upon you moral and ethical duty and delete the accusatorally malicious postings.
68556482Big Lake res. said on Monday, Jun 6 at 5:58 PM
some of you people and your comment's SUK! how dare you, be with your kid 24/7, you are f.o.s.! LEAVE THESE PEOPLE ALONE!
68502979Laurie said on Sunday, Jun 5 at 8:47 AM
It saddens me to hear of a tradgedy. How can anyone judge these parents? Their lives are being torn apart from an accident that could happen to anyone. Even if the child had on a life jacket he still could have drowned if he fell in face first on his stomache. Most of these jackets are desinged for being on your back so what would happen if you fell in the water instead face down? Even being right next to him when he fell in the water may not have been enough to save him. Accidents can happen in a spiit seciond ! Please have compassion for the grieving . I mean all of the grieving people, those of us who never met the family but care deeply about the pain they are enduring . I'm grieving also for the stupidity and crulty of the people that blame the parents. It started out being a family outing, they were spending quality time with their children which is more than alot of parents can say. The ones trying to judge the parents ,know their children are safe @ home. In front of a t.v.
68421159No Judgement said on Friday, Jun 3 at 8:22 AM
This could have happened to anyone, and every parent out there knows it. We all try to be vigilant, but at the end of the day, every single parent knows what it's like to realize that your child is not right where you thought they were. Any one who says otherwise is not being honest. We will all join this little one in death one day. In the meantime, please extend prayers and thoughts of support and love to this family. The anguish is real, and only love will help bring them peace.
68216619Coastie said on Wednesday, Jun 1 at 7:57 PM
I am one of the coasties that performed CPR on the little guy. How dare anyone pass judgment on these parents. Don't you ever sit there and say what you would have done different.If you dont have anything good to say and give these people support keep your mouth shut. Don't even talk about it. God help the person that says anything negative about his parents and I'm around to hear it. This has caused me and my family a great deal of pain. I have 2 kids within a years age of Liam. It makes it hard to hold them sometimes. But I feel no negative feeling toward the parents, I have nothing bad to say. I feel nothing but love for this family I have never met. I am so sorry for their loss and just want them to know that I will always be here for them. I never want them to see the terrible things you people have written on here and other sites. Keep it to yourselves. JT
68120012Cousin said on Wednesday, Jun 1 at 5:18 PM
It saddens me that people can take 2 2 and get 158. You think you are the expert and in reality you are far from it. My cousin loves her child more than life itself and I hope she never see's these comments you are writing. I will take on the anger for her and say a prayer for you because I think you need one. To think that you would want a grieving mother and father to be charged with murder because of an accident of their most precious gift in the world. How dare you! I hope that you remember your words. I will pray that you never have a situation like this happen to you because rude people will make comments like this and make you feel terrible. I think the only words you should be writing are an apology.
68112114butterfly said on Wednesday, Jun 1 at 3:55 PM
how can this happen? why wasnt he saved by a parent, guardian ? it is ridiculous how this innocent angel has died because of pure negligence. someone could have jumped in, i would have if i was there. R>I>P> LIttle One
68108127Anonymous said on Wednesday, Jun 1 at 12:50 PM
I feel for the family and am very sorry for their loss. Please put life jackets on your children and supervise them. I'm sure they are great parents and things happen but everyone else needs to learn a lesson from this and how it can be avoided.
68099089Jennifer said on Wednesday, Jun 1 at 11:26 AM
I can't imagine that the loss of a child is easy. I can't imagine that it makes it harder to take when you know there was something else you could have done to prevent this from happening. But until the parents give a full acount of why that little angel wasn't wearing a life vest or why his parents were'nt in the area when he drowned there is no one to really blame. I think that "me" is being a little ridiculous in saying the parents should be charged with murder due to the fact that they have to live with what happened and live with the fact that there were 2 things they could have done to save thier childs life. I believe that, in and of itself, is more than enough punishment.
68093229Aunt said on Wednesday, Jun 1 at 7:23 AM
Dear “ME”, I am an aunt to Liam’s Mom. I live in WI. Last summer she traveled with Liam so that we could all meet him. I spent 4 days with her. I was amazed at what a good mother she was. She was so loving when he was fussy or tired. Accidents happen even to great parents. Please be kind in your remarks. These parents will suffer enough without reading your unkind comments. Your remarks brought me to tears and can’t imagine the pain you are causing these parents. Might I suggest instead you put your time to better use in saying a prayer for them?
68076894friend of the family (angry) said on Tuesday, May 31 at 10:06 PM
LOOK. The person that commented. "ME". You don't even know what your talking about. YOU weren't there. So next time you point a finger, think about this. "It could of happened to your family. This or any other tragedy." GET THE FACTS RIGHT!! That was uncalled for
68056512Northernfairy said on Tuesday, May 31 at 12:32 AM
Boat or land there is no mention of a life jacket. Our kids grew up sailing and as soon as we got out of the car their life jackets went on. My heart still goes out to the family, they will have to live with this the for rest of their lives
67996799LeeAnn Wilde said on Monday, May 30 at 10:02 PM
My prayers are with the family..I have a son myself that is about to turn two..i couldn't even imagine what it would feel like if my son drown. my son is with me 24/7. being a single mom and all, i understand that there was a mom and dad that were there with him but comunication is ALWAYS key. You guys are in my prayers.
67995004drjazz said on Monday, May 30 at 9:58 PM
Lifeline $ life vest always help. There is NO EXCUSE for this death.
67994947me said on Monday, May 30 at 9:48 PM
This is a very sad thing to read about and he will be in my prayers not his mom or dad cause if they were real parents there 1 1/2 year old wouldn't have been alone and found by someone else how do you not know where your child is im a mother and my daughter is with me every second of every day. I'm sorry but the parents of this little boy should get charged with murder and have to see his face every day and how do you think they will feel inside knowing they killed there child!
67994817sammm. said on Monday, May 30 at 9:10 PM
I was actually there when it happened. The look in the fathers eyes were just horrid. The hardest part for him was walking away. They say the little boy survived, and then his heart failed. But I was camping when it happened. I'm only 13. It was NOT a good sight for me to see. It was so sad.. But he's in my prayers, even though I'm not religious..
67994189Anonymous said on Monday, May 30 at 6:56 PM
Dear safetybear, unless you know the situation you should probably not comment on the family. This is a terrible situation and I am most certain that this family feels terrible enough at this time and could do without the blaming that you are doing. I sure hope you never have to endure a tragic accident like this so people could judge you. What you should be doing is praying for them.
67990934safetybear said on Monday, May 30 at 4:33 PM
where were his mom and dad?! (or aunt, uncle, or friend of family) this is really sad that 1 1/2 he was unsupervised and without his little swimmies to help him not to sink. i agree 100% misty.
67986053Misty said on Monday, May 30 at 3:16 PM
this is so sad, my heart goes out to the family. There are too many accidental drownings happening. We need to be more aware of the open waters, especially with summer here. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family as they are grieving.
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