The family of 17-year-old Yefferson Flores, who died in a tragic case of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning along with 16-year-old Litzy Flores, is struggling to come to terms with the tragedy. Yefferson’s sister, Kenzi, spoke about how difficult it is to accept that his death was accidental, as he was always careful and responsible. She recounted the heartbreaking experience of having to identify her brother’s body at the hospital. Yefferson, an aspiring soccer player, had dreams of joining the U.S. Army after finishing high school, but his sudden death has shattered those plans. His mother, Maria Del Carmen, is left to cope with the loss and memories of her son. The family is seeking clarity on the circumstances of Yefferson’s death and is making arrangements to send his body back to Honduras for a funeral and burial. They are grieving the loss of a beloved son and brother, and are struggling to understand how such a tragedy could have occurred. The community is coming together to support the family during this difficult time as they try to navigate the overwhelming emotions of losing a young life to a preventable accident.
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