Child swept into drain after Sarasota water main breaks

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A child was swept into a drainage system Sunday after a water main break occurred in Sarasota.

According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, the break happened at 5433 Bahia Vista Street around 6: 15 p.m.

At the time of the break, a small child playing near a culvert was pulled into the drainage system due to the strong water flow. The child was carried through the drain approximately 100 yards…

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