Margate law enforcement officials have initiated an investigation following the tragic drowning of a 2-year-old child on Tuesday afternoon.
The distressing incident unfolded shortly after 5 p.m. at a residence situated in the 157 block of NW 79th Avenue.
Aerial footage captured by Chopper 4 revealed a covered pool within the backyard premises, with sections of the residence cordoned off by yellow caution tape.
According to reports, law enforcement personnel administered CPR to the child until Fire/Rescue teams arrived on the scene to assume control of the rescue efforts.
Providing live coverage from the scene at 9 p.m., CBS News Miami correspondent Chelsea Jones recounted a heart-wrenching moment, stating, “We just heard a woman cry in such agony saying, ‘why my baby die?'”
Subsequently, the child was swiftly transported to Broward Health Coral Springs, where tragically, he succumbed to the incident.
In light of this distressing event, authorities have reiterated their commitment to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the drowning, seeking to ascertain all pertinent details surrounding the incident.
