7-year-old Ocala boy drowns in Ormond Beach

by Charles Stillwater November 29, 2020, 10:14 am

According to Volusia County Beach Safety, a 7-year-old boy drowned in Ormond Beach on Saturday. The reports say a family tragedy unfolded Saturday afternoon off Ormond Beach.

Deputies said the boy was pulled from the water near the 1900 block north of Ormond Beach. As per the reports, he was found unresponsive.

Records say the boy was immediately rushed into the hospital. Unfortunately, the boy was pronounced dead at the hospital. A 16-year-old girl was rescued and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies said also the boy’s grandfather and grandmother were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

No more details have been released. The investigation is ongoing.

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Written by Charles Stillwater

Mr. Charles has worked with BBC for several years before joining as chief editor for Orlando Solution. He is a father of two beautiful daughters and currently living in the beautiful city of Orlando. He likes to play basketball in his free time.