CHANDLER, AZ — Concern is growing online following reports that the eldest son of lifestyle content creator Emilie Kiser was involved in a serious pool-related accident at the family’s home in Chandler, Arizona.
The incident occurred on Monday, May 12, near Gilbert and Riggs roads. According to a statement shared by the Chandler Fire Department, emergency responders found an unconscious three-year-old boy after he was pulled from a backyard swimming pool.
“Chandler PD arrived on the scene first and found an unconscious 3-year-old boy who was pulled from the backyard pool. Officers began CPR, and firefighters took over patient care upon arrival,” the department said.
Although neither Emilie Kiser nor local authorities have confirmed the child’s identity, social media users have identified the boy as Trigg, Emilie’s three-year-old son who frequently appears in her videos on TikTok and Instagram.
Emilie Kiser, 26, is a mother of two and a well-known social media influencer. She regularly shares family-centered content with her husband Brady and their sons, Trigg and newborn Teddy, who was born in late March. With over one million followers on Instagram and more than three million on TikTok, Emilie’s online presence has cultivated a dedicated audience that is now anxiously awaiting news.
Support and concern have flooded platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram. Fans are posting messages of hope and solidarity, many expressing how deeply the news has affected them.
“I am literally sick over the Emilie Kiser situation,” one follower wrote. “Praying so hard for her family and if it’s not her son, praying for the family affected.”
Another person shared: “Okay but is anyone else obsessively checking TikTok for updates on Emilie Kiser’s three-year-old? I hate being so parasocial with influencers, but I’m unwell and need people to talk to about this and panic with.”
A pediatric nurse on Reddit, posting under the name Strawberry Bug, added a personal reflection: “From experience, drowning has become my worst fear and nightmare. It can happen in a split second. Absolutely heartbroken for whoever it is.”
As of now, Emilie and her family have not released a public statement regarding the incident or Trigg’s condition. The lack of updates has left many followers in a state of emotional limbo, choosing to hope and pray while giving the family space during this difficult time.
This incident is a sobering reminder of how quickly life can change, especially when young children are involved. Across the internet and beyond, hearts remain with the Kiser family as they navigate this deeply personal and painful moment.
