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Girl pulled into Sarasota County drainage system has died: SCSO

Small child swept through drainage system due to water main break in Sarasota
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SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said a girl who was pulled from a Sarasota County storm drain has died.

On Sunday, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said a child was playing near a culvert on Bahia Vista Street when she was pulled into the drainage system due to the strong water flow. They found the child about 100 yards west after being carried through the drain.

More: Girl in critical condition after being pulled into Sarasota County drainage system

The Sarasota County Fire Department responded, and the child was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. SCSO officials confirmed the child passed away on Thursday.

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