Tragic Loss of Brothers Joshua and Josiah Leviskia as Tree Falls on Trailer in North Carolina Storm

In North Carolina’s Transylvania County, Sheriff Chuck Owenby confirmed that two children lost their lives when a tree collapsed on their residence. The tragic incident occurred on a Saturday.

Local authorities got a call around 3:38 a.m. about a tree that fell on a structure with children trapped inside.

The single-wide trailer was crushed by an uprooted tree that was about 3 feet in diameter.

Family members informed firefighters there were two children stuck inside. The tree landed in their bedroom.

Firefighters were able to access the area of the trailer where 11-year-old Joshua Leviskia and his 13-year-old brother Josiah Leviskia were found. Sadly, both siblings had succumbed to their injuries, as stated in a news release from the Connestee Fire Rescue.

“Gaining entry to the bedroom required significant effort. Upon reaching the children, it was evident that their injuries were fatal,” described Connestee Fire Rescue Fire Chief Chase Owen.

Their mother told ABC Affiliate WLOS, that Joshua and Josiah were sixth and seventh graders at nearby Brevard Middle School. Their mother said the boys were great kids and avid flute players.

“Connestee Fire Rescue would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of these two individuals. We would like to thank all of the agencies and companies which assisted with this unfortunate event,” the Connestee Fire Rescue said.

Owenby added that it is a tough time for everybody involved, from the family to the first responders who worked the scene.