American surfer Bethany Hamilton revealed the heartbreaking news of her 3-year-old nephew Andrew’s passing due to a drowning incident. Found submerged in a bathtub, he had been hospitalized since October 11 after being resuscitated. Hamilton and her family sought prayer and support for Andrew’s condition, but despite efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on October 17. The family mourns his loss, with Hamilton expressing confidence in his spiritual peace. This tragedy adds to the family’s history of overcoming adversity.
A devastating event has struck a grieving family. On October 19, American surfer Bethany Hamilton shared the heartbreaking news of her 3-year-old nephew’s passing. He had been hospitalized since October 11 due to a drowning incident where he was discovered submerged in a bathtub. Following this tragic accident, Bethany took to social media to ask for assistance, expressing her desperation in the hope of saving little Andrew: “Help, my precious nephew was transported to Kapiolani in Oahu this morning after drowning last night. His heart is still beating and he still has the energy to fight,” the 34-year-old athlete wrote. She emphasized how crucial the right medical support is for a person’s chances of survival, appealing for any information that might help her nephew.
Alongside her, Andrew’s older brother, Noah Hamilton, also reached out for prayers and support. In his message, he described Andrew as “a resilient boy and an incredible swimmer,” highlighting the shock of finding him unresponsive in a bathtub while only a few steps away from the kitchen and living room.
A fundraising page created to support the family recounted the circumstances leading to the tragedy. On October 11, Andrew experienced a fever and vomiting. Despite being an adept swimmer and the strongest among his siblings, he was found unconscious. Following this, the family sought assistance from medical professionals, including Dr. Paul Harch, known for specialized treatments related to drowning complications.
The Heartbreaking Conclusion
Sadly, the strides taken to save Andrew were insufficient. His condition deteriorated, leading to kidney damage and brain swelling while he was on a ventilator. “Andrew Samuel Hamilton, born December 26, 2020, entered his heavenly rest on October 17, 2024,” Timothy Hamilton, the surfer’s brother and Andrew’s father, communicated on Instagram. Andrew’s passing left behind a grieving family, including his mother Kyah and siblings Thomas, Joshua, Matthew, Noelle, and John. Bethany Hamilton expressed her sorrow, stating, “Although my family and I will miss him dearly, we are confident that his joy is full with Jesus.”
This incident adds to the tragedies that have hit the Hamilton family. Bethany herself faced a near-fatal incident back in 2003 when she was attacked by a tiger shark while surfing at only 13 years old, losing a significant amount of blood. An extraordinary survivor, she persevered through adversity and established herself as a respected figure in the surfing world, now a dedicated mother of four.