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7-year-old boy dies after being rescued from retention pond
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident can be found through KOSA CBS7's reporting, which cites WBTV/Gray News as the source.
A tragic incident occurred in Charlotte, North Carolina, involving a 7-year-old boy. The child was found in a retention pond and pulled out, but unfortunately died. The incident took place in the southwest part of the city, near Lady Bell Drive.
m. The child's identity has not been released. Details about the circumstances surrounding the incident are limited.
Further information about the incident can be found through KOSA CBS7's reporting, which cites WBTV/Gray News as the source. The full story provides more context, although some details may still be unavailable due to the ongoing nature of the incident.
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Category: safety Published: June 20, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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