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Emilie Kiser Apologizes
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 10 events from May 12, 2025 to Aug 14, 2026, drawn from 4 sources.
“continue to do better, advocate for better and, as hard as we try to avoid them, still make mistakes.”
via usmagazine.com
Background
Emilie Kiser is an influencer who has been open about her experiences as a mother, including the death of her son Trigg in 2025.
Trigg died in an accidental drowning at the family's Arizona home, and Emilie has since become an advocate for water safety and drowning prevention.
The timeline
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Trigg's Accident
Trigg reportedly fell into the family's pool while his father Brady was watching him and his brother Teddy, allegedly leading to his death six days later[1582]
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Trigg's Death
Trigg reportedly died at an Arizona hospital six days after being pulled from the family's backyard pool[1582]
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Boating Trip
Emilie and her family, including her husband Brady and son Teddy, reportedly went on a boating trip to Mallorca, where a video was allegedly taken of Teddy without a life jacket[1582]
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Emilie's Apology
Emilie reportedly apologized on her Instagram Story for her toddler not wearing a life jacket on the boat, stating that she and her family should have done better[1582]
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Emilie Kiser returns to TikTok
Emilie Kiser returns to TikTok and posts videos opening up about her grief, according to Article 4.[3305]
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Water safety video
Shortly before the first anniversary of Trigg's death, Emilie Kiser posts a video advocating for pool and water safety, according to Article 4.[3305]
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Podcast appearance
Emilie Kiser appears on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast to discuss the tragedy, according to Article 4.[3305]
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Pregnancy announcement
Emilie Kiser announces that she is pregnant again, according to Article 1.[3306]
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Madi Curtis shares trip video
Influencer Madi Curtis shares a compilation video of a trip to Mallorca, Spain, in which Teddy is spotted on a boat, according to Article 3.[3307]
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TikTok apology video
Emilie Kiser posts a TikTok video apologizing after viewers spotted her son Teddy without a life jacket on a boat, according to Article 3.[3307]
Frequently asked
What happened to Emilie Kiser's son Trigg?
Trigg died in an accidental drowning at the family's Arizona home in 2025.
Why did Emilie Kiser apologize on her Instagram Story?
Emilie apologized for her toddler not wearing a life jacket on a boat, stating that she and her family should have done better.
What is Emilie Kiser's message about water safety?
Emilie has become an advocate for water safety and drowning prevention, urging parents to take precautions such as pool fences, door alarms, and infant swimming lessons.
More related drama (4)
Sources (4)
- usmagazine.com, Emilie Kiser is speaking out about her and husband Brady Kiser’s youngest son, Theodore “Teddy” Kiser, not wearing a life jacket the entire time he was on a boat. “Our child should have been in his li, Jul 29, 2026.
- buzzfeed.com, Here’s Everything There Is To Know About Emilie Kiser’s 3-Year-Old Son’s Tragic Death, And The Subsequent Backlash To A Recent Vacation Video Of The Family“We are painfully aware that in a matter of s, Jul 29, 2026.
- nbcnews.com, An influencer whose 3-year-old son drowned more than a year ago has apologized for letting her 16-month-old sit on a boat without a life jacket, telling followers it was a lapse in judgment she deeply, Aug 15, 2026.
- today.com, Emilie Kiser, whose 3-year-old died last year in a drowning incident, has spoken out after she received backlash for footage that showed her other young son on a boat without a life jacket. The 27-yea, Aug 15, 2026.
Cite this timeline
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