WAVELAND -- The family of two cousins are mourning the death of a 6-year-old and an 8-year-old after the children drowned Sunday at the beach here.
Zyria Lee, 6, and Jorge Diaz IV, 8, both of New Orleans, were among other family children and relatives enjoying the last days of summer vacation when they drowned after stepping into deep water at the beach shore.
Jorge's father, Jorge Diaz III, according to news reports, told authories that he, his children and several nieces and nephews were about 100 yards off shore when they stepped into deep water.
He grabbed all the children but did not realize that his son and niece were missing. Paris Diaz, 6, is listed in serious condition.
No comments:
Post a Comment