Event Brief
Woman dies trying to save son in high waters
Filed: Jun 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: A woman died after trying to rescue her son swept into a culvert by high waters in Grainger County.
WHO: A woman and her son; Grainger County Sheriff's Office and first responders
WHAT: The woman died after attempting to save her son who was swept into a culvert by high waters.
WHEN: Jun 28, 2026 at 7:14 PM ET
WHERE: Grainger County, Tennessee
WHY: High waters swept the son into a culvert, prompting the woman to try to save him.
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