Tragic Pool Accident in Gainesville | Miami News

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Gainesville, Florida, when a 20-year-old Chicago native, Gildan Cornelious, drowned in a community pool—tragically, he couldn’t swim and was in the deep end with an 11-year-old child who also didn’t know how to swim. The child escaped unharmed, but Cornelious didn’t resurface. Emergency responders arrived, tried to revive him, and he later died at the hospital. No foul play is suspected, and an autopsy is pending. Authorities are now focusing on supporting the young witness, emphasizing the urgent need for water safety awareness. 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/faa8b42e4825bd4f