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Water safety concerns rise after 4-year-old hospitalized after near drowning in Plantation
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· July 19, 2026
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Key points Further details about the incident and the current state of water safety in South Florida are available from CBS4 Miami. A near-drowning incident in Plantation has left a 4-year-old boy hospitalized.
A near-drowning incident in Plantation has left a 4-year-old boy hospitalized. The incident has raised concerns about water safety in the area. As this incident highlights the risks, there is a growing call for increased access to swimming lessons.
Witnesses are also emphasizing the need for a renewed focus on water safety measures. Further details about the incident and the current state of water safety in South Florida are available from CBS4 Miami .
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Category: food ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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