Death Investigation Underway After Child Drowns in Minnesota Pond

Fridley, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in the Twin Cities are investigating a drowning death involving a child.

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The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched to the report of a young boy leaving a residence in Fridley. The missing child was reported shortly before 1:30 Tuesday afternoon.

Officials say deputies located an unresponsive 4-year-old boy in a nearby pond shortly after arriving at the scene. Emergency responders administered life-saving measures.

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The young boy was then brought to a hospital where he died. His name has not been released.

The Fridley Police Department, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, and Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating the drowning. No further information has been released as of Wednesday morning.

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