Florida Toddler Found Dead In Canal After Being Reported Lost
“Florida toddler found dead in canal after being reported lost.” This unfortunate incident happened in Osteen which is about 2 hours from where I live in St. Petersburg. I don’t have kids but I do have nieces and nephews and I can’t imagine what I would do if something like this were to happen to them. According to reports, the toddler died from an accidental drowning. Where were the parents? How did the toddler get near the canal? These are some of the questions that I asked when I heard about this incident.
Toddler Found Dead In Volusia County Canal
According to WFLA News Channel 8, a 2-yar-old boy was found dead in a canal located in Osteen which is a city in Volusia County. Deputies are saying it was an accidental drowning. His parents apparently called 911 and reported him missing on a 10-acre property. At some point the mother noticed that one of their dogs was wet and the other dog was barking near a retention canal. The mother ran over to the canal and saw her child in the water. Her and a neighbor brought the boy up and began CPR. The toddler was then rushed to the hospital where sadly he later died.
An investigation was done and it revealed that the boy was playing in the backyard with the family dogs. The backyard was fenced in but the toddler was able to open the gate and walk out. He walked 300 feet to a canal. The mother did have the back door open and regularly checked on him while he was in the backyard playing. This is such a sad and unfortunate incident. Praying for the entire family. Comments or or concerns? Feel free to email me at Babs@wild941.com. Please be cautious and safe this summer.