Teen, 18, Who Died While Tubing 'Wanted to Make the World a Better Place,' His Mother Says

Published
June 13, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Louisiana
Bogue Chitto River
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Incident type
Drowning

Summary

Drowning Louisiana Today in Louisiana: Jonis Warren Jr., an 18‐year‐old high school graduate, went missing while tubing on the Bogue Chitto River in Washington Parish, Louisiana, on June 6. He was found deceased after divers and sonar equipment located his body, which was recovered and taken to the coroner on June 8.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jonis Warren Jr Unknown Fatal
Jonis Warren Jr. Named in reporting

Original reporting

Teen, 18, Who Died While Tubing 'Wanted to Make the World a Better Place,' His Mother Says

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