Child dies at hospital after wandering off, falling into pond in SW Harris County, Sheriff Gonzalez says

A sign is seen outside a free-standing emergency room in Houston in this undated file image. (KPRC/File)

HOUSTON – A child has died a day after falling into a pond in southwest Harris County on Tuesday afternoon, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Deputies were dispatched to the 4400 block of Waterside Cove Lane, near Sam Houston Tollway and Summerlyn Drive.

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Upon arrival, deputies learned that the child, possibly 7 years old, wandered off and fell into the body of water. CPR was initiated and the child was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to Gonzalez.

On Wednesday, Gonzalez said the child was pronounced dead at the hospital and asked to keep the girl’s family in your prayers.


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