Tragic Florida Beach Sand Hole Collapse: Girl Dies, Brother Hospitalized
TL;DR
A 7-year-old girl died and her 8-year-old brother was hospitalized after falling into a 6-foot-deep hole in the sand at a beach near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Emergency crews worked to free the children, with the girl being trapped under the sand for 15 minutes before being pronounced dead. This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of digging deep holes in the sand at beaches, prompting safety recommendations from the National Parks Service.
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