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Maryland town works to secure storm drains after child was trapped, drowned in flash flooding
Family members of a 13-year-old boy who drowned after being trapped in an open storm drain during flash floods last week in Mount Airy, Carroll County are demanding action.
13-Year-Old Maryland Boy Dies After Being Swept into Storm Drain While Playing amid 'Rapidly Rising Floodwaters'
A 13-year-old boy in Maryland has died after being swept into a storm drain. The Mount Airy Police Department said the individual had become trapped in the drain after getting caught in 'rapidly rising floodwaters.
Vigil scheduled for Mount Airy 13-year-old who drowned in storm drain during flooding
Mason's 15-year-old brother and his mother tried to pull the teen out of the water as he got stuck in the drain, just 20 feet away from the family apartment,
13-year-old Maryland boy honored after flash floods trapped him in storm drain
A 13-year-old boy died after flash floods wedged him into a storm drain in Mount Airy, Maryland, on Thursday, July 31. The teenager was identified as Mason Kearns. One day after the tragedy, Kearns' family paid their respects in an emotional tribute at the scene, but asked for privacy as they grieved.
Maryland community pushes to secure storm drains after teen drowns in flash flooding
Maryland community pushes to secure storm drains after teen drowns in flash flooding
Maryland family calls for more action after 13-year-old drowns in storm drain
Last updated: August 7, 2025 36 people have died from drowning in storm drains across the country over a 6-year period. Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and Reba McEntire's former stepson,
After boy’s death, Mount Airy officials plan to assess all drain pipes, create weather task force
Mason Kearns was steps from his Mount Airy apartment door, playing with a ball, when he was hit by a “river” rushing down the ...
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Crews to inspect 2,000 Mount Airy drainage pipes after boy's death
Every drainpipe in Mount Airy will be inspected and crews will determine which pipes need grates placed over them at the ...
Mayor: Every drainage pipe in Mount Airy will be inspected after boy's death
Every drainpipe in Mount Airy will be inspected and crews will determine which pipes need grates placed over them at the ...
Candlelight vigil honors Mount Airy teen who died in flash flood
Watkins Park in Mount Airy was more somber than usual Sunday as hundreds of people from the community gathered near the ...
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Mt. Airy a top casino finalist
Mount Airy Casino Resort, Pennsylvania’s first AAA Four-Diamond casino resort, proudly announces that the luxury Pocono destination has been named a finalist in USA TODAY’s “Top 10 Best Casino ...
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Mount Airy acts after child's death in flash flood
Too much water for it to drain. Thursday’s downpour sent water over the banks of a stormwater holding area in Mount Airy ...
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Local musician on 'America's Got Talent'
America’s got talent, and so does a Mount Airy man achieving success through the television show of that name.
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Mount Airy to inspect all drainpipes after 13-year-old dies in flash flooding incident
Mount Airy will be assessing all of its 2,000 drainpipes after a 13-year-old became trapped in a pipe and died during flash ...