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Maryland Leaders Vow Action After Devastating Flood Fatality
29 Aug
Summary
- 13-year-old boy swept into uncovered drainage pipe during heavy flooding
- Incident occurred last month, on July 31
- Lt. Gov. and state leaders to propose safety changes
On July 31st, a devastating incident occurred in Maryland when a 13-year-old boy, Mason Kearns, was swept into an uncovered drainage pipe during a severe rainstorm. The tragedy unfolded as heavy flooding caused water to overflow from a large retention pond, quickly pulling the young boy into the open drain.
Neighbors who witnessed the event, like Alicia Myers, described the terrifying scene, with the storm bringing intense rain, thunder, and lightning. First responders faced challenging conditions, with waist-deep water, as they worked to rescue Kearns. Tragically, it took them 45 to 50 minutes to extract the child, but he did not survive.
Now, on August 29th, 2025, Maryland's Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and other state leaders are taking action. They will gather to raise awareness about the incident and propose safety changes to prevent such tragedies from happening again in the future.
