3-Year-Old Drowns in 'Freak Accident' in Pool While Wearing Incorrectly Secured Life Vest, Officials Say - AOL

Published
June 19, 2026
Location
Cochran, Georgia
residence outside Cochran
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Incident type
Drowning, Swimming Pool

Summary

Drowning Cochran Georgia in Cochran, Georgia: A 3‐year‐old boy named James Joseph Farland Jr. drowned in a residential pool outside Cochran, Georgia on Sunday, June 14. The coroner said the child was wearing an incorrectly secured life vest that failed to keep him afloat. Officials described the event as a "freak accident" and urged vigilance with pool safety around children.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
James Joseph Farland Jr Unknown Fatal
James Joseph Farland Jr. Named in reporting

Original reporting

3-Year-Old Drowns in 'Freak Accident' in Pool While Wearing Incorrectly Secured Life Vest, Officials Say - AOL

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