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2-year-old drowns in pool after father says she ran off while he was changing for a swim
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this incident is available from the Metro Nashville Police Department, including details about the events leading up to the child's death and the subsequent investigation.
A tragic incident occurred in Tennessee, resulting in the death of a young child. The child's father had been preparing to swim with her when she slipped away. The father searched for the toddler before finding her unresponsive in the family pool.
He attempted to revive her using CPR and then sought help from a nearby fire station. Further information about this incident is available from the Metro Nashville Police Department, including details about the events leading up to the child's death and the subsequent investigation.
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Category: parks Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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