MOTHER & CHILD SWEPT AWAY IN MOORE FLOODWATERS: Community Mourns Loss of Erika Lott and Her Son, Rivers Bond
MOORE, OK — A devastating tragedy has shaken the city of Moore after a mother and her young son lost their lives in powerful floodwaters late last night. Authorities confirmed that Erika Lott and her 12-year-old son, Rivers Bond, were found deceased after their vehicle was swept away at the flooded intersection of SE 12th Street and Eastern Avenue.
According to Moore Police, two vehicles had stalled in rising water near the intersection. In a harrowing turn of events, one of the vehicles — believed to be carrying Erika and Rivers — left the roadway and was dragged beneath a flooded bridge. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene but were unable to reach the vehicle in time to save the occupants.
The heartbreaking discovery has left a community in mourning. Rivers Bond, a 6th-grade student at Apple Creek Elementary, was described by those who knew him as bright, kind-hearted, and full of potential. His school, Moore Public Schools, sent a heartfelt letter to families this morning, confirming the tragic news and offering support to students and staff coping with the loss.
Erika Lott, a devoted mother, is being remembered for her love and strength — a woman who did everything she could for her son. Family, friends, and neighbors have been left reeling by the sudden loss of two lives taken far too soon.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” one local parent shared. “There are no words. Just heartbreak.”
The community is now rallying around the family, with grief counselors made available at Apple Creek Elementary, and residents gathering in support during this difficult time.
As Oklahoma continues to face dangerous weather conditions, officials are urging all residents to avoid flooded roadways and to heed all weather warnings. The events in Moore are a sobering reminder of how quickly floodwaters can turn deadly.
In this time of sorrow, we ask that you please keep the Lott-Bond family, their loved ones, and the entire Moore community in your thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace, Erika and Rivers. Your light will never be forgotten.
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