Influencer Emilie Kiser shares the heartbreaking tragedy of her three-year-old son’s fatal drowning in their family pool. Emilie, 26, took to social media to urge parents to heed her advice following the devastating incident that claimed the life of her son, Trigg, in Arizona, US. Trigg passed away on May 18, 2025, after being found unconscious in the pool due to unsupervised time in the family’s garden.
Having a substantial following of 5.1 million on TikTok, Emilie took a hiatus to mourn the loss of her eldest child. She resumed posting in September and recently marked the six-month anniversary of Trigg’s passing with a heartfelt message to her two million Instagram followers.
In her emotional post, Emilie expressed the profound grief she continues to experience, emphasizing the importance of parental vigilance to prevent tragedies like drowning. She emphasized the need for constant supervision, installation of pool fences, alarms, and safety measures around water bodies. Additionally, she advised parents to enroll their children in swimming lessons early on, sharing that Trigg had received swimming instruction and their family had taken safety precautions.
Drowning remains a significant risk for young children in the US, with statistics showing that most incidents occur in a short timeframe, even in the presence of adults. Emilie highlighted the urgency of water safety awareness and the need for proactive measures to prevent similar accidents.
While Emilie has been vocal about her loss and advocacy for water safety, her husband, Brady Kiser, who was present at the time of the incident, has maintained a low profile on social media. He was cleared of any wrongdoing after it was revealed that he had left Trigg unattended while caring for their newborn son.
Emilie’s heartfelt message serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of water safety measures to protect young children from preventable accidents.