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6-Year-Old Dies After Log Crushes Him at Beach

Monday, July 13, 2026

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A 6-year-old boy died July 12 after being seriously injured by a log at Little Squalicum Beach on July 8, according to a GoFundMe update and Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.

Six-year-old Killian Gonzales was playing in a driftwood fort when a log fell on him, causing multiple skull fractures, a broken nose, and a collapsed lung. He was hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center’s pediatric intensive care unit. His mother described him as a joyful child who loved outdoor adventures and included others. The GoFundMe has raised over $42,000 for medical and funeral costs.

📄 Source: Cascadia Daily News — https://www.cascadiadaily.com/

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A 6-year-old boy died July 12“About 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, Gonzales died, a family friend Chance Harksell said in a GoFundMe update.”
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The boy was seriously injured by a log at Little Squalicum Beach on July 8“Six-year-old Killian Gonzales was playing in a driftwood fort at the beach when a log fell on him, said Deb Slater, public information officer for Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.”
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A GoFundMe update and Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident“Six-year-old Killian Gonzales was playing in a driftwood fort at the beach when a log fell on him, said Deb Slater, public information officer for Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.”
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Six-year-old Killian Gonzales was playing in a driftwood fort“Six-year-old Killian Gonzales was playing in a driftwood fort at the beach when a log fell on him, said Deb Slater, public information officer for Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.”
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A log fell on Killian Gonzales“Six-year-old Killian Gonzales was playing in a driftwood fort at the beach when a log fell on him, said Deb Slater, public information officer for Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.”
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The log caused multiple skull fractures, a broken nose, and a collapsed lung“He suffered multiple fractures to his skull, broke his nose and had a collapsed left lung, according to the GoFundMe.”
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Killian Gonzales was hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center’s pediatric intensive care unit“He was flown to Harborview and admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit, where he received treatment.”
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Killian Gonzales's mother described him as a joyful child who loved outdoor adventures“Killian was such a bright light,”
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Killian Gonzales's mother included others in his description“He loved to give hugs and always made sure to include everyone around him so they didn't feel left out.”
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The GoFundMe has raised over $42,000 for medical and funeral costs“The GoFundMe has raised more than $42,000 as of publishing, to go toward medical and funeral costs for the family.”