Influencer Emilie Kiser shared a heartbreaking experience of losing her three-year-old son in a tragic drowning incident in their family pool. The incident occurred in Arizona, US, where her son, Trigg, was unsupervised and fell into the pool, leading to his death despite efforts to save him.
After the devastating loss on May 18, 2025, Emilie, known for her TikTok presence with 5.1 million followers, took a hiatus to mourn her son’s passing. Only recently, in September, did she resume posting and spoke openly about her grief on the six-month anniversary of Trigg’s death.
On November 12, marking the six-month milestone, Emilie made a heartfelt plea on Instagram to her two million followers. She expressed the profound pain of missing her son and emphasized the importance of child safety to prevent such tragedies.
Emilie urged parents to maintain constant supervision of their children, emphasizing the necessity of safety measures like pool fences, alarms, and door locks. She also stressed the importance of early swimming lessons for children as an added precaution.
Highlighting the alarming statistics of child drownings in the US, Emilie emphasized the swift and silent nature of such accidents, even in the presence of adults. She acknowledged the painful reality that her son’s drowning is not an isolated incident and called for increased awareness and preventive measures to safeguard children.
While Emilie has been vocal about child safety, her husband, Brady Kiser, who was present during the tragic incident, has maintained a low profile on social media. Despite being cleared of charges related to the incident, he has refrained from public engagement since the loss of their son, Trigg.
Drowning remains a significant risk for young children in the US, and Emilie’s advocacy serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of vigilance and safety measures to prevent such devastating accidents.