Indiana girl, 7, buried alive playing in hole on south Florida beach

Tragedy struck when Sloan and Maddox Mattingly, vacationing with their family in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, were engulfed by a sand hole while playing on the beach. Despite efforts to rescue them, seven-year-old Sloan lost her life, while her nine-year-old brother Maddox remains in critical condition.

The family’s vacation turned into a nightmare as emergency responders rushed to the scene, using support boards and shovels to free the trapped siblings from the collapsing sand. Sloan’s mother, Therese Mattingly, mourns the loss of her “purest human being,” expressing profound grief and disbelief.

A GoFundMe campaign, aiming to support the family, has garnered significant donations, reflecting an outpouring of sympathy and support from the community. Friends and loved ones remember Sloan as a vibrant and beloved child, while locals express shock and devastation over the tragic accident.

Authorities are investigating the incident, prompting calls for increased beach safety measures, including enhanced patrols in areas prone to sand digging. The American Lifeguard Association emphasizes the importance of beach safety awareness to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Amidst the heartbreak, condolences and support flood in for the grieving family, underscoring the profound impact of this unforeseen and tragic loss.

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