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‘He was never sad’: Family mourns loss of 5-year-old child after campground drowning
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Phil Rodriguez, Jordan Gartner , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 18, 2026
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Key points The child, identified as Colton Alverson, was found unresponsive and two adults performed CPR until emergency crews arrived. A tragic incident occurred at a campground pool in Missouri, resulting in the drowning of a 5-year-old child.
A tragic incident occurred at a campground pool in Missouri, resulting in the drowning of a 5-year-old child. The child, identified as Colton Alverson, was found unresponsive and two adults performed CPR until emergency crews arrived. Despite efforts to save him, Colton was taken to a hospital in Kansas City where he ultimately died.
The incident is currently under investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the drowning. Colton's family has described him as a happy child who loved learning and swimming. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: July 18, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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