Tragic Sand Hole Accident Claims 7-Year-Old Girl's Life

A witness reported seeing an adult digging a massive hole on a Florida beach before 7-year-old Sloan Mattingly was tragically swallowed and killed by the sand. Despite efforts to rescue her, Sloan remained trapped for over 20 minutes and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The family, on vacation from Indiana, has received an outpouring of support, with a fundraiser raising over $145,000 to cover funeral costs. The incident has sparked a discussion about the dangers of sand holes on beaches, with statistics showing numerous instances of people becoming buried in collapsed sand.