The father of a 5-year-old boy who drowned in the Anacostia River last month is working to protect others as his family suffers a devasting loss.⁠ ⁠ Karsen West loved to explore and play with his dad. He liked to wrestle, climb on his dad and do “everything that a little boy would want to do with his father,” Gary West said.⁠ ⁠ Their bond was shattered on April 16. West said Karsen’s mother took him to Anacostia Park and the little boy somehow ended up in the river.⁠ ⁠ Now, West is working to push for safety measures such as barriers and warning signs near the river bank. He created an online petition and a Facebook page to raise awareness.⁠ ⁠ News4's Mauricio Casillas reports. Learn more about West's efforts at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #anacostia #watersafety #washingtondc