GOOD HOPE – Jeremy Kilpatrick, Cullman County coroner, announced sad news this morning when he discussed the death of a 2-year-old child from the Good Hope area.
"Last night (Saturday) around 8 p.m., two-year-old Avery Biggs of Cullman was found in a swimming pool by the parents (Jonathan and Maranda Biggs)," said Kilpatrick. "Avery was pronounced (dead) at CRMC."
Kilpatrick said the cause of the drowning "is still under investigation at this time. When I know more, we will let everyone know."
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said it is incidents such as last night's that tear him up inside.
"This is just heartbreaking what happened to this child, and all us at the Cullman County Sheriff's Office offer our prayers during this tragic time to the family," said Gentry.
More on this story as it develops.
