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Toddler Drowns In Family's Murky Pool

Police Not Sure How Long Child Was Under Water

POSTED: Wednesday, March 2, 2005
UPDATED: 8:38 am CST March 2, 2005

The death of a Deer Park toddler was a tragic reminder about the dangers of backyard pools, police said.

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Officials said 2-year-old Haleana Comming died after falling into a pool full of murky water at her family's home in the 1400 block of Norwood at about 2:30 p.m.

Deer Park police said they were not sure how long Haleana had been under water before her parents realized she had fallen into the pool.

1400 Block of Norwood, Deer Park

A neighbor, who asked Local 2 not to reveal his identity, said he warned Haleana's father to buy a tarp to cover up the pool.

"I tried to get him to buy a tarp to put on that thing. I keep a tarp on my pool. What's $300, $400? It's nothing compared to the baby that they just lost," the neighbor said.

Authorities have not said if the family would face criminal charges.

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