Missing 3-year-old Virginia girl found half-mile from home dies

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A lacking three-year-old lady who was present in a physique of water not removed from her dwelling in Stafford County has died, in accordance with authorities.

Deputies have been referred to as to the Rappahannock Touchdown subdivision simply after 4:35 p.m. Thursday for a report of a lacking little one, in accordance with officers with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Workplace.

“A 3-year-old lady couldn’t be positioned by her household and was believed to have been final seen an hour earlier than the decision,” deputies mentioned.

Officers mentioned search and rescue groups combed the close by space whereas deputies and detectives canvassed neighboring houses.

Ok-9 groups tried tracks across the scene, a drone flew overhead and Reverse911 was utilized in addition to social media in hopes of producing leads.

Then crews found the lady’s physique in a small physique of water a few half-mile from her dwelling simply after 7:05 p.m., officers mentioned.

“She was rapidly faraway from the water and a deputy started performing CPR,” officers mentioned. “The younger lady was transported to Marry Washington Hospital the place lifesaving procedures have been carried out for over an hour. Sadly, she was pronounced deceased on the hospital.”

Deputies mentioned whereas they continue to be within the “preliminary levels” of their investigation, what occurred “seems to be a tragic accident.”

“There are not any phrases to explain our grief at this devastating end result,” deputies wrote. “Our hearts and prayers exit to the sufferer’s household throughout this troublesome time. We want to thank everybody who offered ideas, Ring video, and who joined us in our search. Please proceed to maintain the household of this little lady in your prayers.”

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