Warning for anyone trying to actually read the article. The use of the they used as both singular and plural will make your head explode.
Preferred pronouns don’t have to adhere to English language rules. I read it and was unsure how many died and this could be about just one of THEM. THEY appeared to be crazy. I guess if the individual had multiple personalities then it could be classified as multiple deaths. Crazy damn country. We screw up the kids and expect a future.