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After 2 child drowning deaths in a week, Broward experts are stressing the importance of learning to swim
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joan Murray , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the incidents and the experts' concerns can be found through CBS4 Miami. Details are sparse, but it is known that the child was a 2-year-old boy who was found in a pond at an apartment complex.
A troubling trend of child drownings has emerged in Broward County, with two incidents occurring in a week. The most recent incident happened in Plantation, where a child drowned. Details are sparse, but it is known that the child was a 2-year-old boy who was found in a pond at an apartment complex.
The incident has raised concerns among local experts, who are emphasizing the importance of swimming lessons for children. Further information about the incidents and the experts' concerns can be found through CBS4 Miami .
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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