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Boy dies after being pulled from northeast Lincoln pool

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By the Lincoln Journal Star

Friday, Jul 25, 2008 - 11:07:08 am CDT

A 3 ½ year old Lincoln boy drowned in a backyard pool during a gathering Thursday night.

Kobie Jackson was found floating in the in-ground pool of the home at 2220 N. 53rd St. at 7:26 p.m., said Officer Katie Flood.

People at the home started CPR on Kobie until police arrived, and two officers continued CPR until Lincoln Fire and Rescue arrived, Flood said.

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Kobie was taken to Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 8:21 p.m., Flood said. An autopsy was scheduled for Friday morning.

The investigation is continuing, but at this time it appears to be an accidental death, Flood said.

Kobie did not live at the residence, but was visiting during the gathering, Flood said.


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Laura wrote on July 24, 2008 11:07 pm:
" An unspeakable tragedy in which my prayers are lifted up to the family. My daughter and I are truly grieving for this little boy and his family. "

 Bill in Lincoln says.. wrote on July 25, 2008 6:33 am:
" ...so hard to read and hear of this trajedy this morning. Wow.....thinking of the family this morning. I'll say a prayer for the family. "

 Mark wrote on July 25, 2008 7:46 am:
" My thoughts and prayers are with the parents and their families. I am so sorry for your loss, may the Lord be with you in your time of grief. "

 Lin wrote on July 25, 2008 8:11 am:
" My heart breaks for this family. I'm so sorry for your incredible loss! "

 J wrote on July 25, 2008 9:14 am:
" I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "

 Stephanie Preston wrote on July 25, 2008 11:23 am:
" Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We are both heart broken to hear this. "

 Brad wrote on July 25, 2008 11:38 am:
" I am so sorry to this family. I have a boy that is 2 years old and can't even begin to imagine a day without him. I said a prayer for this boy and this family. I am a 29 year old man, and this story brings tears to my eyes. May god be with you "

 Responsible parent and neighbor wrote on July 25, 2008 12:35 pm:
" Do you leave your pool (independent of the size) with water and unattended? As pools become cheaper, stories like this will sadly become more familiar. "

 Mark wrote on July 25, 2008 12:41 pm:
" I am so sorry to hear about this, as a parent I can't imagine the hurt you are feeling........I'm praying for you and your family.

God bless "

 Sorry wrote on July 25, 2008 12:47 pm:
" I am sorry to hear of your loss. I have no kids but a neice and nephew around the same age and I cannot even imagine losing them so young. My heart and prayers go to the family. "

 at work wrote on July 25, 2008 1:08 pm:
" My thoughts go out not only to the child's family, but also to the owners of the pool. They too are suffering and will have to feel the guilt of this terrible ACCIDENT for the rest of their lives. I hope all parties involved find peace and closure. "

 LG wrote on July 25, 2008 1:17 pm:
" To Responsible Parent: how dare you have the nerve to cast judgment on this grieving family when you have no idea what their story is. SHAME ON YOU.

Jackson family, we are all thinking of you and praying for you. May Kobie rest in peace with his father. "

 Mom wrote on July 25, 2008 1:28 pm:
" I am so sorry for your loss. We recently purchased a pool for our back yard and have a 5 year old that does not know how to swim. We boat and I have been very leary of all swim activities and haven't even put the swimming pool up. This is an alert for all parents. A child can drown in an inch of water. I know that I will be sure to keep my eyes wide open during all swim activities. A pool is an easy babysitter for kids when friends and family gather. Everyone, please take heed and learn from this terrible lesson. God bless this family. I can't even imagine their tragedy. "

 ... wrote on July 25, 2008 1:30 pm:
" this is sooo sad..may you RIP kobie.

its summertime people...please watch your children carefully!!! "

 melissa wrote on July 25, 2008 1:42 pm:
" im am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with your family. "

 K. wrote on July 25, 2008 1:44 pm:
" My thoughts and prayers are with you Christie, your little girl and your entire family. May God's comfort be with you all in this time of grief. "

 Citizen wrote on July 25, 2008 2:31 pm:
" No shame to the person who posted that stories like this will occur more often as pools become more affordable. It is the NAIVE who believe it will not be so. I am from pool country. Because of this, my children were in the water as young infants. Learning to hold their breath without thought is captured in the first six months of life. It is a matter of life and death for young childrent to learn to swim.

The grief all will live with for the rest of their lives is the tragedy. No one casts judgement. We grieve for this child, his family, all who were present and the pool owners. God Be with You, I hurt for you. "

 mpearl wrote on July 25, 2008 3:01 pm:
" My heart aches for the Jackson family, and they will occupy my thoughts and prayers for many weeks to come. May the Lord comfort you during this heart-breaking time, may He give you the strength to make it through.
And to those with critizing comments in situations like these, I pray that you find a sense of understanding for this grieving family.
And Kobie, I too hope you find peace with your father in Heaven. "

 A wrote on July 25, 2008 3:10 pm:
" Our hearts are grieving for the family of this little boy. My son attended the same daycare and classroom as Kobie, and will deeply be missed. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to you in this terrible tradegy. Words cannot express how sorry we are so sorry for your loss. "

 BD wrote on July 25, 2008 3:32 pm:
" Unbelievable! We are so sorry and we can't even express our sentiments to you and your family. God bless you all! "

 Shane and Lori wrote on July 25, 2008 4:32 pm:
" Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you. "

 Ang wrote on July 25, 2008 5:00 pm:
" I pray that you, Christie will be able to pull through this with your beautiful daughter. He will be sadly missed. "

 Ashley Siaira wrote on July 25, 2008 6:29 pm:
" We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. "

 f wrote on July 25, 2008 7:58 pm:
" How dare someone judge this poor mother. I'm sure they have been by their child's side 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Little do they know that she just lost her husband a little over 3 years ago and now this horrific tradgedy. Shame on those who cast judgement on others, God willing no accident will ever befall their family or friends. May Kobie rest in peace and may the family make it through this terrible time. Our prayers are with you! "

 Sara wrote on July 25, 2008 8:22 pm:
" I am so sorry for the loss of this beautiful little boy. My mother died at almost the same moment and I hope that she helped take this angel back to heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with this famiy. "

 Rachel wrote on July 25, 2008 8:23 pm:
" My heart breaks for this family! Sad sad sad situation! "

 A. wrote on July 25, 2008 8:38 pm:
" Christie and Faith, my prayers are with you. I am terribly sadden by your loss and only seek comfort in knowing he is with his father now. My heart aches for you and your in my thoughts and prayers. "

 Kent Steen wrote on July 25, 2008 8:48 pm:
" I am so sorry to learn about this - Jacksons, you are in my prayers. "

 Me too wrote on July 25, 2008 8:53 pm:
" My thoughts and prayers are with you.. I know how it feels. "

 Charlie wrote on July 25, 2008 9:48 pm:
" Im so sorry for your loss,my prayers are with you. "

 Lesley wrote on July 25, 2008 10:22 pm:
" Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now. RIP Kobie. "

 si wrote on July 25, 2008 10:25 pm:
" Ny thoughts and prayers are with this family. I am sure that no one will ever understand the loss that this family will have. Anyone who wants to talk bad about the situation, try to walk in this mother and wives shoes for one day for all the things that she has been through. She is the strongest persons you will ever meet. It sadness me that people need to talk bad about a horrible situation. Kobie will be with his fatber and having a great time. We love you and are thinking about you. "

 another grieving family wrote on July 25, 2008 10:31 pm:
" Our family has been through a similar tragedy. Our thoughts & prayers are with everyone who grieves for Kobie. May God be with all of you during this terrible time. "

 Jaime wrote on July 25, 2008 10:57 pm:
" My thoughts and prayers go to both families. This is horrible I am a mother also and would not know what to do if I lost my little boy! Stay strong and keep your head up. Things happen for a reason and your little boy is now an angel.

To the responsible parent....Are you with your child 24/7 most likely not do not judge either of these families they are grieving over a little boy who has just been taken from them. Why do these stories always bring out the worst in others. RIP Kobie. "

 common sense compassion wrote on July 25, 2008 11:12 pm:
" There is a time & a place to express your concerns about pool safety. While this may be the place (an op-ed piece) it is certainly not the appropriate time. Leave this family to grieve in peace. They will seceond guess themselves & replay that night in their memories the rest of their lives. They don't need the self-righteous to make them feel worse. Use just a little common sense & have some compassion. God bless Kobie's family & loved ones! "

 trish wrote on July 25, 2008 11:33 pm:
" I heard the news this morning, and I was sickened. No person should have to go through this, and to lose two loved ones in four years is beyond comprehension. Know there are many people thinking of you and your family and wishing you peace. "

 dmango wrote on July 26, 2008 12:39 am:
" Peace to you in your time of loss "

 Cindy wrote on July 26, 2008 11:23 am:
" I am heartbroken at the loss of Kobie. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family in this difficult time. "

 bob wrote on July 29, 2008 11:22 am:
" I was in town over the weekend and read this story in the news. I do not know this family but this story touched my heart. I have a 4 year old Boy and can not imagine him not being around. My family sends our thoughts and prayers to the Jackson family. Please God, comfort this family, keep them close to you, provide for them as they need. "

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