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Tragic Farm Accident: Boy Drowns in Manure Pit
9 Nov
Summary
- A 6-year-old boy tragically drowned after falling into a manure pit.
- The incident occurred on a farm in Salisbury Township, Pennsylvania.
- The child's death has been officially ruled an accidental drowning.
A tragic accident resulted in the death of a 6-year-old boy on Sunday, November 8th, 2026, in Salisbury Township, Pennsylvania. The child drowned after falling into a manure pit on a local farm. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene but were unable to rescue the boy, who did not resurface for over 15 minutes.
The Lancaster County Coroner's office, led by Dr. Stephen Diamantoni, has officially ruled the death accidental. While no one witnessed the fall, it is believed the child may have fallen into the fenced pit after climbing onto it. This marks the fifth child fatality on a farm in Lancaster County in 2026.
Farm-related incidents pose significant risks to children. Between 2004 and 2020, the National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention reported 478 child deaths on farms. Drowning accounted for 11% of these incidents, with a notable percentage of children requiring supervision at the time of their deaths.
