How does Kiowa die?

Kiowa dies in the novel "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien during a traumatic event in Vietnam. He is caught in a sewage field during a night raid and drowns in the muck while trying to escape the chaos of battle. His death symbolizes the loss of innocence and the profound impact of war on soldiers. The event deeply affects his comrades, particularly Tim O'Brien, who grApples with feelings of guilt and helplessness.