Tragedy Strikes: 7-Year-Old Girl Dies in Florida Beach Sand Collapse

A 7-year-old girl died and a 9-year-old boy was critically injured after falling into a 5- to 6-foot deep sand hole at a beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. Witnesses reported that the children were playing and digging in the sand before the ground gave way. Rescuers and beachgoers frantically worked to dig the children out, but the girl tragically did not survive. This incident highlights the dangers of sand hole collapses, with previous cases resulting in fatalities, and serves as a reminder for beach safety.