Emilie Kiser's son Trigg and Chandler pool incident: Facts and what is still unknown

Days after news broke that a three-year-old boy was pulled unconscious from a backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona, the internet began speculating that he was Trigg Kiser , the son of social media influencer Emilie Kiser .

According to Fox10 Phoenix, an unconscious three-year-old boy was pulled out of a Chandler home's pool on Monday night.

"Chandler PD arrived on scene first and found an unconscious 3-year-old boy that was pulled from the backyard pool. Officers began CPR and firefighters took over patient care upon arrival," Chandler Fire told the media. The child was taken to Phoenix Children’s Hospital in critical condition.

Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in children, especially those under five. It happens quickly and often silently, even in shallow water. Nearly 400 children die each year because of pool and spa-related drownings, says the Consumer Product Safety Commission. A child can drown in less than 2 inches of water and within seconds. Lack of supervision, unsecured water bodies, and absence of swimming skills are major risk factors. Most cases occur at home or during unsupervised play. Constant adult supervision, pool safety measures, and teaching basic water safety from an early age can prevent such tragedies. Awareness and quick action can save young lives.

Unverified claims on social media have led to rising speculation that the child is Emilie Kiser's son, Trigg.

However, authorities have not confirmed the identity of the child.

Comments and threads about Emilie Kiser's son are going viral, as concerns and speculation about his health continue to grow online. The internet’s great for staying informed, but it’s also filled with noise. When things get chaotic online, your best move is to stay calm, stay skeptical, and wait for the dust (and the facts) to settle.

One must remember speculation is just a guess. It’s okay to be curious, but don’t mistake opinion threads, fan edits, or social media posts as evidence.

Just because everyone’s yelling “BREAKING!” doesn’t mean it’s confirmed. The internet moves fast—faster than facts sometimes. So if something sounds dramatic, tragic, or too wild to be true, take a deep breath before believing or reacting to it. Retweeting, commenting, or sharing speculative stuff—even to say “omg what if”—keeps it alive. If you're unsure about something, it’s totally okay to just scroll past it.