Washington Township, New Jersey — A New Jersey family is mourning the heartbreaking loss of their 3-year-old son, Elijah “Eli,” after a backyard pool accident claimed his life, leaving loved ones and the local community devastated.
The tragic incident happened on June 27 in Washington Township. Since then, Eli’s parents have shared emotional tributes describing the unimaginable moments that changed their lives forever while encouraging other families to cherish every moment with their children.
Father Describes the Heartbreaking Moments Before Finding His Son
According to Eli’s father, Mike Stephen, the tragedy unfolded after he noticed his daughter’s clothes were wet inside the family home.
In an emotional social media post, he explained that when he asked Eli’s twin sister, Ella, why she was wet, she simply replied, “pool.”…