local
14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit River after jumping in to save her cousin
By Tiarra Braddock at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 28, 2026
· 2 min read
Glenn Bradley lost his 14-year-old daughter, Aamina Bradley, after she drowned in the Detroit River on Saturday. Watch Tiarra Braddock's report below 14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit River after jumping in to save her cousin Watch Ryan Marshall's report below 14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit ...
Key takeaway Bradley said his family was at a graduation party at the park when Aamina and her 9-year-old cousin went near the water.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The tragic recovery of the girl's body from the Detroit River at Maheras-Gentry Park raises concerns about water safety in the city's public spaces. This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers that exist in the city's waterways, particularly during the summer months when children are more likely to be playing near the water. The swift response of the coast guard, Detroit Fire, and DPD's dive team underscores the city's emergency response capabilities, but the outcome is a devastating loss for the community. As the city moves forward, it will be crucial to review the circumstances surrounding this incident and assess what measures can be taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future, such as increased signage, fencing, or water safety education programs. The community will be watching to see how city officials respond to this incident and what steps they will take to ensure the safety of children playing near the Detroit River.
About this story
Original reporting by WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News . The Detroit surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more The Detroit stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? Glenn Bradley lost his 14-year-old daughter, Aamina Bradley, after she drowned in the Detroit River on Saturday. Watch Tiarra Braddock's report below 14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit River after jumping in to save her cousin Watch Ryan Marshall's report below 14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit ...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 28, 2026 by WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News and curated for The Detroit readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Tiarra Braddock at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News. To learn more about how The Detroit selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Detroit, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter