In the wake of Usher's 5-year-old son nearly drowning, the singer's ex-wife is seeking to wrestle custody of their kids away from him. Tameka Raymond filed legal documents on … However, being around water can also mean an increased risk of drowning. A Mississippi woman was arrested on Monday after her two of her three children drowned in her locked vehicle over the weekend while she was in a nearby store, police said. Drowning and near-drowning events can effect anyone regardless of socioeconomic status, and practicing pool safety is critical. Usher's ex-wife is clearly trying to prove a point ... she's a caring mother who deserves custody of their sons -- after the eldest nearly drowned this week -- … Man gets 4 years for Lake Lanier crash that killed Usher's stepson. By Alexis Stevens, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; The man convicted of killing 11 … Usher's 5-year-old son is showing miraculous signs of improvement after nearly drowning in a pool the other day -- in fact, we're told he's already sitting up … The latest national data, for 2016, finds 389 U.S. youngsters under the age of 15 drowned in pools and hot tubs that year. News. Sadly several celebrities have experienced such events.On Aug. 5, 2013 Usher’s 5-year-old son, Usher V, got his arm caught in the drain of a swimming pool while staying at his dad’s Atlanta home. A child can drown in as little as 2 inches of water, and it happens quickly and silently. For children, sunny skies and warmer weather usher in thoughts of pool parties and beach days. The son of Grammy-winning R&B singer Usher nearly drowned in an Atlanta pool and was in the hospital Tuesday, authorities said.