Georgia lawn worker, 22, falls into pool and drowns after being trapped by leaf blower, tributes pour in
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA: A lawn care worker, who tragically died, is being remembered by his family and friends after he fell into a pool with his equipment and drowned.
Georgia authorities revealed how the man was working on a lawn at a home in the 3800 block of Honors Wayin in West Lake, a gated community in Martinez, situated about 140 miles east of Atlanta, on Wednesday, Oct. 19, when he fell into the pool. He was reportedly wearing a leaf blower on his back when he fell in. Columbia County Coroner Vernon Collins identified the victim as 22-year-old Keontae Alston, of Augusta.
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Collins said Alston toppled into the pool while working and the weight of the leaf blower prevented him from coming out of the water. He was pulled out of the pool by one of his co-workers and the homeowner, who began life-saving measures and were assisted by emergency rescue crews. However, they were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at the scene at around 6.30 pm local time, WJBF-TV reported. An investigation by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is underway at the time of publication.
Authorities said 22-year-old Keontae Alston, of Augusta, was wearing a leaf blower on his back when he fell into the pool and drowned. https://t.co/zpBA3UwjU3
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Alston's untimely demise was mourned by friends and family on Facebook. “I’m really tired of seeing my generation (lose) their lives,” his pal Orlando Mays wrote, “... hate this happened.” “I miss my baby,” his mother Cherika Leeks commented on the post.
"Man I love you cuhh ion even know what to say bih. Keontae Alston, I can’t believe you left brah," another pal added. "Keontae Alston boy u hit a spot with dis one bru we grew up together dawg Rest In Peace my ni**a Fasho dat," someone else wrote. While another offered, "It wasn’t a single hateful bone in yo body big bro. we always kept each other straight .. we looked out for each other in areas dat we couldn’t provide for ourselves.. u always checked on me, loved the hell out of yo daughter and yo family ..you left yo mark on me & da city fasho brotha, imma genuinely miss you and the good times we had .. and I keep feeling like you finna open my msg hit me back but neva again... I feel like I’m dreaming rn but rest up, and I love you family .. and yo family my family!"
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