13-year-old drowns after washing into drainage pipe during strong storm in Maryland

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A 13-year-old boy drowned in Mt. Airy, Maryland on Thursday after being swept into a drainage pipe during a sudden rainstorm. The child, who lived nearby, was caught in strong floodwaters near an apartment complex and pulled into an overflowing storm drain. Emergency crews recovered his body from the drain, which had rapidly filled due to torrential rain. Neighbors and first responders described the current as extremely strong and criticized the lack of protective grates near the drain, CBS News has reported. Widespread flash flooding impacted parts of Maryland, leading to multiple rescues and property damage. Authorities urged residents to take weather warnings seriously. read more: 👍 Like this video to honor the memory of the young victim and raise awareness about storm safety. 💬 Comment below—should local governments be required to install protective grates on all storm drains? 🔗 Share this video to remind others how quickly floodwaters can become deadly. 💰 Want to support the channel? You can donate directly by hitting the YouTube Thanks button. Your support helps us cover urgent public safety issues. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more weather-related updates and community stories. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook Subscribe To My Patreon Watch Me On YouTube Follow Me On Twitter Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok #MarylandFlooding #StormDrainTragedy #WeatherSafety