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Miramar woman dies after falling from mango tree in her yard, police say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Peter D'Oench , CBS4 Miami
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
A Miramar neighborhood is mourning after a woman died Monday morning in what police say was a tragic accident outside her home.Miramar police identified the woman as 56-year-old Lucrecia Cardozo, who lived at the home in the Grand Caye subdivision of the Silver Lakes Phase 3 community near Southwest
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Key takeaway Neighbors remember Lucrecia Cardozo, 56, who died after falling from her beloved mango tree, often sharing its fruit with the community.
Why this matters in The Miami
The tragic accident in Miramar's Silver Lakes community is a stark reminder of the hazards that can exist in everyday life, even in familiar surroundings like one's own backyard. As Miami-Dade County residents, many are accustomed to the beauty and bounty of tropical fruit trees like mangoes, but this incident highlights the importance of exercising caution when interacting with them. The fact that Lucrecia Cardozo was known for sharing her mangoes with neighbors underscores the sense of community that exists in many Miami-Dade neighborhoods, where residents often look out for one another and share in the joys of living in a subtropical climate. As the investigation into Cardozo's death continues, it may be worth considering what steps can be taken to prevent similar accidents in the future, particularly in areas with mature trees and active outdoor lifestyles.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Miramar neighborhood is mourning after a woman died Monday morning in what police say was a tragic accident outside her home.Miramar police identified the woman as 56-year-old Lucrecia Cardozo, who lived at the home in the Grand Caye subdivision of the Silver Lakes Phase 3 community near Southwest
When was this published? This article was first published on July 21, 2026 by CBS4 Miami and curated for The Miami readers.
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