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tragedy1 year ago

Tragic Sand Hole Collapse Claims Life of Girl at Florida Beach

A 7-year-old girl, Sloan Mattingly, tragically died after getting trapped underneath sand at a Florida beach while on vacation with her family, leaving loved ones devastated. Her mother described the "freak accident" as life-changing and set up a fundraiser for funeral costs, which has exceeded $143,000. The girl's uncle revealed heartbreaking details of the incident, stating that Sloan tried to grab her brother's leg to escape the sand before becoming non-responsive. The family, from Indiana, is struggling to cope with the loss of their "always happy" and "totally innocent" daughter.

via New York Post |
#family-tragedy#florida-beach#fundraising
tragedy1 year ago

Tragic 911 Call: 7-Year-Old Girl Buried Alive at Florida Beach

A 7-year-old girl, Sloan Mattingly, tragically died after being buried alive in a hole on a Florida beach while on vacation with her family. Frantic 911 audio captures the desperate attempts to rescue her, with her mother's anguished cries heard in the background. Despite efforts to dig her out, Sloan was pronounced dead after being submerged in the sand for roughly 20 minutes. Her brother, who was also buried, survived the ordeal. The incident is under investigation.

via New York Post |
#911-call#buried-alive#florida-beach
tragic-accident1 year ago

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

A five-year-old girl died and her seven-year-old brother was injured when a 4-5ft-deep sand hole they were digging at 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 hole collapses, which have resulted in the deaths 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 be aware of the potential hazards.

via The Guardian US|
#beach-hazards#child-safety#florida-beach
tragedy1 year ago

Tragic Death of 7-Year-Old Girl in Florida Beach Sand Collapse Sparks Lifeguard Alert

A 7-year-old girl from Fort Wayne, Sloan Mattingly, tragically died when a sand collapse occurred while she and her brother were playing on a Florida beach. The siblings were digging a deep hole when the sand collapsed, burying them. Emergency crews responded to the scene and found the boy buried up to his chest in sand, while the girl was completely buried underneath him. Despite efforts to rescue them, Sloan was pronounced dead at the hospital, while her brother remains hospitalized. The family, devastated by the loss, has requested privacy during this difficult time.

via WANE|
#child-death#family-tragedy#florida-beach
tragedy1 year ago

Tragic Accident: 5-Year-Old Girl Buried in Sand at Florida Beach Dies

A young girl died and her brother was hospitalized after they fell into a hole they had dug in the sand at a beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. The children, on vacation from Indiana, were trapped while digging the hole, and despite efforts to rescue them, the girl did not survive. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation by the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

via ABC News|
#children#florida-beach#investigation
tragic-accident1 year ago

Tragic Sand Accident Claims Young Girl's Life at Florida Beach

A 5-year-old girl died and a 7-year-old boy was hospitalized after being trapped in a collapsed sand hole at a Florida beach. Despite rescue efforts by beachgoers and emergency responders, the girl succumbed to the incident while the boy remains in stable condition. The American Lifeguard Association has issued a warning about the dangers of sand holes and called for increased beach patrols and emergency response training to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

via NBC News|
#beach-safety#children-trapped#florida-beach
tragedy1 year ago

Tragic Accident: Young Girl Killed in Sand Hole Collapse at South Florida Beach

A young girl tragically died after a sand hole she was digging with a boy collapsed on them at a South Florida beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Emergency crews found the boy buried up to his chest and the girl completely buried underneath him in a 5 to 6 feet deep hole. Despite rescue efforts, the girl, about 7 years old, was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the boy, around 8 years old, was hospitalized in stable condition.

via FOX 13 Tampa|
#florida-beach#lauderdale-by-the-sea#sand-hole-collapse
wildlife2 years ago

Florida Beachgoer Attacked by Shark While Sitting in Water

A man was bitten by a shark while sitting in the water at a Central Florida beach, marking the second shark attack at New Smyrna Beach over the weekend and the third bite this year in Volusia County. The 48-year-old man suffered minor injuries to his back but refused to go to the hospital. Another incident involved a 21-year-old surfer who was attacked by a shark the day before, sustaining serious injuries to his foot. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises swimming in groups, avoiding twilight hours, and staying in areas monitored by lifeguards to minimize the risk of shark attacks.

via FOX 35 Orlando|
#beach-safety#florida-beach#shark-attack
human-interest2 years ago

Ex-NFL player Peyton Hillis saves son and niece from rip current in heroic rescue.

Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis recounts the day he saved his son and niece from a rip current while swimming at a Florida beach earlier this year. Hillis said he reacted and started running into the water when he heard his mom screaming and saw his son and niece drowning. He was able to rescue his niece first and then his son, who was almost limp by the time he reached him. Hillis lost consciousness and experienced lung and kidney failure while carrying his son to the beach. Both children have since recovered from the incident. Hillis warns others to respect the water and always be aware of their surroundings.

via WTVD-TV|
#family#florida-beach#human-interest