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2-year-old drowns in pool after father says she ran off while he was changing for a swim
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· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from the Metro Nashville Police Department, including the events that led up to the girl's death and the timeline of what happened.
A tragic incident occurred in a Tennessee family's backyard. A young girl's life was lost in a drowning accident. The child had been planning to swim with her father.
The father's search for the girl ended in tragedy when he found her unresponsive in the pool. He attempted to revive her and then sought help at a nearby fire station. Unfortunately, the girl was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Further details about the incident are available from the Metro Nashville Police Department, including the events that led up to the girl's death and the timeline of what happened.
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Category: parks Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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