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5-Year-Old Girl Drowns at Deer Lake Athletic Club Pool in Independence Township

Authorities are investigating how the drowning happened at the Independence Township athletic club.

Overview

  • Deputies said the child drowned shortly after 7:30 p.m. Friday at the club's pool.
  • The girl was from Sterling Heights, and officials have not released her name.
  • The Oakland County Sheriff's Office has opened an investigation into the circumstances.
  • The incident occurred at the Deer Lake Athletic Club on the 600 block of White Lake Road in Independence Township.
  • The club's posted pool rules state that swimming requires a lifeguard on duty and that those under 16 must be supervised by an adult.