Tragic Fentanyl Overdose Claims Life of 2-Year-Old, Shocking Medical Examiner

A 2-year-old girl in Pierce County died from a fentanyl overdose, with the medical examiner stating it was the most pills she had ever seen in a child. The girl's father, who had a history of drug addiction, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges. Investigations revealed drug paraphernalia and suspected fentanyl in the father's possession. Over the same weekend, two other children in Pierce County were hospitalized due to fentanyl exposure, highlighting the growing concern of fentanyl-laced substances. Authorities are urging parents to be vigilant and educate their children about the dangers of taking pills not prescribed to them.