Nightmare in Triadelphia: The Tragic Loss of Kyleigh & Parker Shotton 💔🌊
What was supposed to be the joyful beginning of a beautiful new chapter became a devastating tragedy that will be etched in the hearts of the Triadelphia, West Virginia community forever. On the night of June 15, 2025, a sudden and violent flash flood claimed the lives of Kyleigh Shotton, 26, and her 3-year-old daughter Parker, just two weeks after Kyleigh had married the love of her life.
The young couple had recently celebrated their wedding with dreams of building a peaceful life together. But nature, in its most merciless form, had other plans. That night, heavy rains lashed Ohio County with little warning. In a matter of minutes, the tranquil streams became ferocious torrents. The Shottons, enjoying a quiet evening in their camper nestled near the water’s edge, found themselves trapped in a living nightmare as rising floodwaters engulfed the area with terrifying speed.
Inside the camper, Kyleigh, her husband Jeremy, and their two young children—Parker and Luke—were jolted into action as water began rushing in through the seams of their temporary home. Panic set in as the floor disappeared beneath inches of rising water. There was no time to think, no time to plan. With fear gripping every heartbeat, they knew they had to escape—immediately.
But when they opened the camper door, they were met not by a path to safety, but by chaos. A roaring, unstoppable current surged past the threshold. Within seconds, everything turned to screams, slipping hands, and desperate cries.
Kyleigh’s mother, who had been nearby, later recounted the harrowing scene—her voice cracking under the weight of grief. She described clinging to trees, branches, anything to stay upright against the flood’s strength as she tried to reach her daughter. But the water was too fast, too fierce. She could only watch in powerless horror as Kyleigh and Parker, hand in hand, were swallowed by the churning waters—swept away before help could reach them.
In a moment frozen in time, Jeremy tried desperately to pass their son Luke to safety. But in that split-second, tragedy struck. The flood tore through the family’s embrace and pulled Kyleigh and Parker into the abyss. Jeremy, injured and devastated, clung to what he could—both physically and emotionally—while Luke was thankfully rescued.
For hours, search crews combed the raging creeks and woods, battling debris and darkness. By dawn, the grim outcome was confirmed. The bodies of Kyleigh and Parker Shotton were recovered, their final moments spent together in a mother’s instinctive embrace to protect her child—even in death.
The shock and sorrow reverberated across Ohio County and beyond. Social media was flooded with tributes. Friends shared memories of Kyleigh’s bright, loving spirit and Parker’s joyful laughter—the kind of giggle that filled a room. Candlelight vigils were held, with tears streaming down faces lit only by flickering flames and rain-soaked hearts.
Kyleigh, a devoted wife and mother, was remembered as someone who found purpose in caring for others, someone whose strength was quiet but fierce. She had so much left to give. Little Parker, only 3 years old, had just begun to explore the world, a bundle of energy and wonder who adored her family, especially her baby brother Luke.
The Shotton family now faces a long road through unimaginable grief. The joy of a new marriage and the promise of a united family have been shattered by nature’s cruelty. But amid the pain, a community stands behind them—offering comfort, raising funds, and refusing to let Kyleigh and Parker’s lives be forgotten.
As the waters recede and the debris is cleared, the sorrow remains. Triadelphia will remember that night as one of its darkest. But it will also remember a mother’s love, a daughter’s light, and the strength of a family torn apart but not defeated.
Please keep Jeremy, baby Luke, and the entire Shotton family in your prayers as they navigate this profound loss. May Kyleigh and Parker rest in peace, forever held in each other’s arms. 💔🌧️🕯️
