A family's beach vacation turned into tragedy when a 7-year-old girl, Sloan Mattingly, died after being buried alive in a sand hole. The incident occurred in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, where Sloan and her 9-year-old brother, Maddox, were digging a hole on a beach without lifeguards.
Witness reports and rescuers described a frantic scene. Beachgoers rushed to help, using support boards to stabilize the collapsing sand as emergency crews arrived. Both children were hospitalized, but Sloan tragically succumbed to her injuries. Maddox is thankfully recovering.
The local community is mourning the loss of Sloan. Officials expressed their condolences and highlighted the ongoing investigation.
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