3-year-old girl drowned yesterday morning in a pool at a rental home in southwest Miami-Dade. The home, near the 11000 block of Southwest 132nd Avenue, was the site of the incident. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a near-drowning report shortly before 6 a.m., according to Local 10.
Upon arrival, deputies found that the child had already been removed from the pool, and witnesses were performing life-saving measures. The child was transported in critical condition to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. Initial reports indicate that family members were asleep when the child accidentally fell into the pool. The short-term rental nature of the property has drawn attention to pool safety concerns at such accommodations.
NBC Miami also reported on the incident, confirming the child’s age and the location of the drowning. The Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event, highlighting the importance of pool safety and supervision, particularly for households with children…