Mother and Son Drown in Chesterfield Pond | Richmond News

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Chesterfield County when a 30-year-old mother, Maria Elena López Solís, and her 12-year-old son, Jonathan, drowned in a local pond after she bravely attempted to save him. Both were pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency responders’ efforts. The family, who includes five other children and a partner, is now rallying for support through a GoFundMe to cover funeral and repatriation costs, hoping to bring Maria Elena and Jonathan home to Guatemala. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77664c3e8fa2df70