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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Boy, 3, dies after falling into garden pool while trying to reach water toys
Three-year-old Dion Robbins died on Saturday after accidentally drowning as he tried to retrieve his toys from the pool in the garden of his home. He was pronounced dead at the scene A little boy tragically died in an accidental drowning just weeks before his fourth birthday. Dion Robbins died at his home on Saturday after falling into the pool in his garden as he was trying to gather his toys. Police were called to the home in an outer Darwin suburb in Australia at around 3.30pm after the tot was found unresponsive in his backyard. He was pulled out of the water and received CPR, but it was too late. Emergency services continued CPR but Dion was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say investigations are ongoing and that a report will be prepared for the coroner. His family have now shared their heartbreak over their sudden loss. Dion's aunt Sue Longstaff, who started a GoFundMe to help them pay for funeral costs, described Dion as "adventurous" and said that what happened was a "family's worst nightmare." "There are no words to describe the pain of his loss, he was weeks away from celebrating (his) fourth birthday," Ms Longstaff told She continued: "Three-year old Dion, a happy go lucky adventurous little boy used a stool to reach the pool latch and let himself in to collect some toys and unfortunately fell into the pool." The fundraiser has so far achieved more than $9,000. According to figures from 2023-24, the Northern Territory has the highest rate of drownings in Australia. The tragedy comes after several drownings in New South Wales over the Easter weekend. A nine-year-old boy drowned after getting trapped between rocks at a beach at South West Rocks, about 400 kilometres north of Sydney. Emergency crews retrieved the boy, named Kaison Greaves, but he had died at the scene. He had been playing by the rocks with other children before he became trapped when the tide came in. Witnesses said the boy was comforted in his final moments, as his father had been able to hold his hand as he died. Kaison's father, David, said the family was heartbroken by the loss. He said: "He was an adventurer, strong-willed and incredibly funny, and always had a cheeky grin." The youngster became the seventh person to drown over the weekend, following a strong swell washing people into the ocean. Steven Pearce, CEO of Surf Life Saving in New South Wales, told the Sydney Morning Herald: "It has just been horrendous on a weekend that's supposed to be joyous and religious." Meanwhile, a four-year-old British boy died at a hotel swimming pool in Tenerife last month. The horror unfolded in the resort town of San Miguel de Abona on the Golf del Sur. The hotel lifeguard pulled the boy out of the water but he was unresponsive. A spokesperson for the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: 'We are supporting the family of a British child who has died in Spain, and are in touch with the local authorities.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Boy Who Accidentally Drowned in Pool Was Weeks Shy of Turning 4, Family Says
Police in Australia said a 3-year-old boy, later identified as Dion Robbins, was found unresponsive in a backyard pool and later pronounced dead at the scene on June 14 In a GoFundMe, Sue Longstaff, Dion's aunt, said her nephew was trying to collect some toys when he fell into the pool "He had the most infectious laugh and loved his baby brother endlessly,' Lizzie Robbins, Dion's other aunt, saidA family in Australia is grieving after their 3-year-old boy drowned in a pool — just weeks before his birthday. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 14, in the city of Palmerston in Australia's Northern Territory, said the Northern Territory Police Force in a news release. Emergency responders received reports around 3:30 p.m. local time of a 3-year-old boy, later identified as Dion Robbins, found unresponsive in a backyard pool. Authorities said the child was administered CPR after being taken out of the water. 'Police and St John Ambulance attended and continued CPR; however, he was pronounced deceased at the scene,' authorities said. Officials have characterized the incident as an accidental drowning. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Sue Longstaff, who was identified by as the victim's aunt, created a GoFundMe on behalf of the child's family. 'Yesterday a family's worst nightmare became their reality, 3 year old Dion, a happy go lucky adventurous little boy used a stool to reach the pool latch and let himself in to collect some toys and unfortunately fell into the pool,' Longstaff wrote in the fundraiser description. 'There are no words to describe the pain of his loss, he was weeks away from celebrating fourth birthday,' Longstaff added. As of Tuesday, June 17, the GoFundMe has raised over $10,000 in Australian dollars (more than $6,500 in U.S. dollars). Lizzie Robbins, Dion's other aunt, remembered her nephew as a 'caring and loving little boy.' 'He had the most infectious laugh and loved his baby brother endlessly. They were the two amigos — always getting into mischief together," Robbins told NT News, as shared by The Northern Territory Police Force said its Crime Command is investigating the incident. A report will be prepared for the coroner. PEOPLE contacted Longstaff on Tuesday for additional comment. Read the original article on People
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Perth Now
‘Worst nightmare': 3yo's tragic drowning
The family of a three-year-old boy who died just weeks before his fourth birthday in an accidental drowning have shared their heartbreak at their loss. Dion Robbins tragically drowned at his home in an outer Darwin suburb on Saturday after falling into the pool while trying to collect his toys. Northern Territory police said they were called to the Palmerston home about 3.30pm after Dion was found unresponsive in his backyard. He was pulled from the water and received CPR before police and ambulance crews arrived shortly after. Emergency services continued CPR but Dion was pronounced dead at the scene. Describing the incident as a 'family's worst nightmare', Dion's aunt Sue Longstaff started a GoFundMe to help them lay their 'adventurous' little boy to rest. 'There are no words to describe the pain of his loss, he was weeks away from celebrating (his) fourth birthday,' Ms Longstaff said. Dion Robbins drowned before his fourth birthday. Credit: NewsWire '3-year old Dion, a happy go lucky adventurous little boy used a stool to reach the pool latch and let himself in to collect some toys and unfortunately fell into the pool.' Dion's death has left the local community reeling, with the family's fundraiser passing $9000 by noon on Tuesday. Ms Longstaff expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support on behalf of Dion's parents Chris Robbins and Amber Fennell and the rest of the family. 'The family is understandably devastated and would be forever grateful for any support their local community might be in a position to provide so that little Dion can be laid to rest respectfully,' she said. Another aunt, Lizzie Robbins told the NT News that Dion was a 'caring and loving little boy'. 'Any room he walked into he made people smile and laugh,' Ms Robbins said. 'He had the most infectious laugh and loved his baby brother endlessly. 'They were the two amigos – always getting into mischief together.' The incident comes as data from Royal Life Saving Australia (RLSA) reveals the Top End had the highest rate of drowning deaths per 100,000 people in 2023-24. Of the five drowning deaths reported in the Northern Territory in the financial year, two occurred in swimming pools. RLSA's national summer drowning toll shows the number of drowning deaths occurring in swimming pools across Australia doubled in 2025 compared with last summer, rising from 5 to 11 per cent.
West Australian
5 days ago
- General
- West Australian
Northern Territory: The family of Dion Robbins, who tragically drowned, have spoken of their loss
The family of a little boy who drowned over the weekend in Palmerston has spoken of their profound heartbreak following the loss of their 'loving little boy', three-year-old Dion Robbins. The tragedy unfolded on Saturday afternoon when Dion, an adventurous and happy child, used a stool to reach the backyard pool latch and let himself in to retrieve some toys. Around 3:30pm, he was found unresponsive in the water. Despite CPR efforts by family, paramedics and Northern Territory police, Dion was pronounced dead at the scene. His aunty, Lizzie Robbins, shared her family's grief with the NT News . 'Dion was the most caring and loving little boy... any room he walked into, he made people smile and laugh,' she said. 'He had the most infectious laugh and loved his baby brother endlessly. They were the two amigos — always getting into mischief together.' Dion was just weeks away from celebrating his fourth birthday. Sue Longstaff, another aunty of Dion's, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help support the family during this devastating time. 'There are no words to describe the pain of his loss,' Ms Longstaff wrote. 'The family is understandably devastated and would be forever grateful for any support their local community might be in a position to provide so that little Dion can be laid to rest respectfully.' The tragedy sent shockwaves through Palmerston, with the community fundraising over $4000 by Monday afternoon. Ms Robbins extended her heartfelt thanks to those who have donated on behalf of Dion's parents, Chris Robbins and Amber Fennell. 'The family really appreciates the support they're getting at this trying time,' she said. Dion's death comes amid alarming statistics on drowning in the Northern Territory. According to Royal Life Saving Australia's 2024 report, the NT recorded the highest drowning rates per capita across both regional and metro areas in the country. The Top End had the highest rate of any regional area — 6.06 per 100,000 — while Darwin, Palmerston and Litchfield topped metro areas at 2.4 per 100,000. While natural waterways account for the majority of drowning deaths in the NT, backyard pools still pose a significant danger to young children. Since 2014, 28 per cent of the Territory's 68 drowning deaths have occurred in pools, with 37 per cent taking place in rivers and creeks.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- General
- Perth Now
‘No words for the pain': Family mourns 3yo, after tragedy
The family of a little boy who drowned over the weekend in Palmerston has spoken of their profound heartbreak following the loss of their 'loving little boy', three-year-old Dion Robbins. The tragedy unfolded on Saturday afternoon when Dion, an adventurous and happy child, used a stool to reach the backyard pool latch and let himself in to retrieve some toys. Around 3:30pm, he was found unresponsive in the water. Despite CPR efforts by family, paramedics and Northern Territory police, Dion was pronounced dead at the scene. His aunty, Lizzie Robbins, shared her family's grief with the NT News. 'Dion was the most caring and loving little boy... any room he walked into, he made people smile and laugh,' she said. 'He had the most infectious laugh and loved his baby brother endlessly. They were the two amigos — always getting into mischief together.' Dion was just weeks away from celebrating his fourth birthday. Sue Longstaff, another aunty of Dion's, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help support the family during this devastating time. 'There are no words to describe the pain of his loss,' Ms Longstaff wrote. 'The family is understandably devastated and would be forever grateful for any support their local community might be in a position to provide so that little Dion can be laid to rest respectfully.' The tragedy sent shockwaves through Palmerston, with the community fundraising over $4000 by Monday afternoon. Ms Robbins extended her heartfelt thanks to those who have donated on behalf of Dion's parents, Chris Robbins and Amber Fennell. 'The family really appreciates the support they're getting at this trying time,' she said. Dion's death comes amid alarming statistics on drowning in the Northern Territory. According to Royal Life Saving Australia's 2024 report, the NT recorded the highest drowning rates per capita across both regional and metro areas in the country. The Top End had the highest rate of any regional area — 6.06 per 100,000 — while Darwin, Palmerston and Litchfield topped metro areas at 2.4 per 100,000. While natural waterways account for the majority of drowning deaths in the NT, backyard pools still pose a significant danger to young children. Since 2014, 28 per cent of the Territory's 68 drowning deaths have occurred in pools, with 37 per cent taking place in rivers and creeks.
