GAUTIER, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) - Authorities in Mississippi say two young brothers drowned Monday night, and their mother has been arrested.

According to Jackson County Deputy Coroner James Prisock, the two boys were ages 2 and 5.

Gautier police said the situation started when they were called around 5:30 p.m. to a pool on Three Oaks Drive. First responders reported finding the young children unresponsive at the scene.

Police Chief David Bever said the brothers were rushed to the hospital, but they ultimately died.

The children’s mother, identified as 36-year-old Amber Goldman, was taken into custody in connection with the boys’ death, Gautier police said.

Goldman is being charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. Chief Bever said addition

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