Tragic Sand Hole Collapse Claims Young Girl's Life on Florida Beach

A 7-year-old girl died and her 9-year-old brother was injured when a 4-to-5-foot-deep sand hole they were digging on a Florida beach collapsed on them. Despite bystanders' efforts, the girl was fully covered and could not be rescued in time. The incident highlights the under-recognized danger of sand collapses, which claim the lives of several children each year in the United States. Lifeguards emphasize the need for parents to be cautious about letting children dig at the beach and to avoid letting them dig too deep.