accident

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Police have said they do not believe Heuermann killed Gilbert and that her death was likely an accident from drowning or other dangerous conditions in the marsh where she was found.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

His verdict: “This was in no way an accident or the result of natural forces.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"To be honest, it was by accident, as most discoveries are," Yang said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The death has been ruled an accident by the Alaska Department of Health.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“You see, it’s really Mrs. Brisbane’s class. But just before school started, her husband was in an accident, so I took over the class. Today, she’s coming back for good.”

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney