Tragic Sand Hole Accident Claims 7-Year-Old Girl's Life
TL;DR
A witness reported seeing an adult digging a massive hole on a Florida beach before 7-year-old Sloan Mattingly was tragically swallowed and killed by the sand. Despite efforts to rescue her, Sloan remained trapped for over 20 minutes and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The family, on vacation from Indiana, has received an outpouring of support, with a fundraiser raising over $145,000 to cover funeral costs. The incident has sparked a discussion about the dangers of sand holes on beaches, with statistics showing numerous instances of people becoming buried in collapsed sand.
- Florida sand hole tragedy witness says an adult dug 'massive' pit that swallowed Sloan Mattingly New York Post
- Family of 7-year-old girl killed in sand accident on Florida beach details moment hole collapsed Fox News
- 7-year-old girl dies after getting trapped in sand at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach NBC 6 South Florida
- Family Reveals Final Moments of Girl Who Died in Sand Hole PEOPLE
- Girl dies after falling into hole on beach at Lauderdale-By-The-Sea; boy remains hospitalized WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
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