A 9-year-old boy, Gabriel Andrews, tragically died after being swept away by
floodwaters while walking to his school bus stop in Frankfort, Kentucky,
on April 4, 2025. Gabriel, who had just turned nine days earlier,
slipped into a drainage channel flooded by heavy rain. His body was
found about two hours later, half a mile from where he was last seen,
The local community, school staff, and emergency responders expressed
deep sorrow over his loss. His teacher described him as a kind, joyful student who loved basketball and police cars.
Residents noted children must cross the flood-prone area to reach the bus stop,
raising concerns about student safety.The school district had canceled some
bus routes due to flooding but kept schools open, leading to criticism from parents.
The tragedy occurred amid widespread storms and flooding across the region.
Gabriel is remembered as a sweet boy whose death has left his school and community heartbroken.
