Tragic drowning in Nocatee: family shares more about 3-year-old boy lost in pond

A tragic incident in a Nocatee neighborhood on Friday night has claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy, who was pulled from a nearby retention pond. Authorities said the investigation is still ongoing, but there is currently no indication of foul play.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue said they responded to a call around 7:15 p.m. on the 100 block of Crystal Sands Court. When first responders arrived at the scene, they located the child in the water. Despite immediate rescue efforts, the boy was rushed to the hospital and later pronounced dead.

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