June 5th 2024.
A family is heartbroken after the tragic drowning of their two-year-old son, Luka Huddle, in a dam near Geelong last night. The police discovered his body in the dam waters after he went missing from their property in Lara around 5:30 pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services to revive him, Luka passed away at the scene, with his mother, Karin Huddle, by his side, overwhelmed with grief.
This morning, Karin spoke to the media and expressed her numbness towards the devastating loss of her son. She explained that Luka had been playing outside while she was feeding the horses just moments before he disappeared. She believed he had wandered off with their dog, Poppy. However, when Poppy returned to the property wet, Karin knew something was wrong and ran to the dam. She called for help from the police, and together they searched for Luka.
After some time, Luka was found unresponsive with the help of rescue crews. Karin described the whole experience as a shock and believes that her son may have fallen into the dam. She shared that Luka loved swimming and was not afraid of the water, as he was very water-safe for his age. She firmly believed that he would have never intentionally gone into the water.
During the interview, Karin was accompanied by her mother and their two horses. One of the horses, Finley, was Luka's pride and joy. Karin expressed how much Luka loved Finley and how much his passing will hurt the horse, as he can sense something is not right. Through this tragedy, Karin hopes to raise awareness about the importance of adequate fencing, as the dam was located on private property with poor fencing.
Luka was Karin's only child, and she described him as a little boy with an infectious smile. She fondly remembered him as cheeky, mischievous, and adventurous. Every morning, Luka would wake up with the biggest smile on his face. Karin struggled to find words to express her emotions and shared that she is angry at the fences and herself for not being able to protect her son. She hopes that by sharing her story, she can prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.
The entire community is mourning the loss of Luka, as he was a beloved child with a bright and joyful spirit. Karin hopes that through this tragedy, people will be reminded of the importance of safety measures, especially around bodies of water. She strongly believes that no family should have to go through the pain and heartache that they are experiencing.
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