silverbaxJul 3, 2023

Boy, 7, dies after falling from ferry and mother killed trying to save him

https://lemmy.world/post/990155

Boy, 7, dies after falling from ferry and mother killed trying to save him - Lemmy.world

The tragedy occurred Thursday when the child fell into the water and the mother jumped in after him, Swedish Maritime Administration spokesperson Jonas Franzen said. He said the child fell from a height of about 20 meters.

Show threadAesculapiusJul 3, 2023
Did someone throw the boy from the ferry?
Show threadJohnEdwaJul 3, 2023
The boy was wheelchair bound and the whole thing is being investigated as a murder & suicide, so yes.
Show threadunwellsnailJul 3, 2023
Hello, just wanted to give a friendly suggestion to use terms like "wheelchair user" or "person who uses a wheelchair" instead of "wheelchair bound" or "confined to a wheelchair". There are many articles explaining why in more detail for those wanting to know.
Wheelchair etiquette and why people aren’t “wheelchair bound”: In celebration of International Wheelchair Day 2021 — Birdability

Every year on March 1st, the positive impact wheelchairs have on people’s lives is celebrated around the world for International Wheelchair Day. To help celebrate, we’re sharing some information with you about wheelchairs, wheelchair etiquette, and why you shouldn’t describe someone as “wheelchair

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Show threadSilviecat44
Individual who partakes in the usage of a wheel-equiped chair
Jul 5, 2023 at 9:03amWeb