Source: Briana Trujillo, NBC 6 South Florida
A toddler died by drowning on Sunday in Pembroke Pines, according to authorities.
The child, who was about 1-and-a-half years old, was found unresponsive in the area of Southwest 118th Avenue and Southwest 7th Street, Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue said.
They were rushed to Memorial Hospital West, but “despite all lifesaving efforts, we are saddened to confirm the child died,” police said.
Authorities did not provide more information about what led to the drowning, besides that there was no indication that the incident was criminal in nature.
So far in 2025, 112 children have died in the state of Florida due to drowning, according to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). That is six more children than last year, and the most reported by the department since 2007.
According to Water Smart FL, DCF’s initiative offering vouchers for swimming lessons, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death to children ages 1 to 4.
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