Priest Drowns Baby During Baptism

Not that I agree with infant baptism, but this is very unfortunate and just sad on all accounts. And the fact that the Priest is in denial and seems to have this "oh well" attitude is just upsetting.

Child dies during baptism and Priest denies any wrong doing.

Some comments on Digg (where I originally found the link) suggest that

this wouldn't have happened if people would finally step away from these pointless, ancient rituals.

Does baptism serve any purpose? Or is this the equivalent of grilling the face of Jesus on your toasts?

What are your thoughts?