FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Geneva County Coroner’s Office
Donny Adkinson, Coroner
Date: July 4, 2026
Five-Year-Old Child Dies Following Drowning Incident
At approximately 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Geneva County Sheriff’s Office and Samson EMS responded to a 911 call reporting the drowning of a five-year-old child at a residence in western Geneva County near Kingston.
When emergency personnel arrived, family members were performing CPR. The child was transported to Mizell Memorial Hospital in Opp, where lifesaving efforts continued. Despite those efforts, the child was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The child will be transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, where an autopsy will be performed to determine the official cause and manner of death.
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy. As families enjoy the holiday weekend, I encourage everyone to pay special attention to children, especially around pools, ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water. Although the circumstances surrounding drowning deaths are unique in every case, constant supervision around water is one of the most important steps parents and caregivers can take to help prevent tragedies like this.”
On behalf of the Geneva County Coroner’s Office, I ask that everyone keep this child’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
Donny Adkinson
Geneva County Coroner
