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5-Year-Old Missing Girl Found Dead in Rhode Island Park Pond

Girl disappeared from her South Providence home on Wednesday night; authorities found her unresponsive the next morning in nearby Roger Williams Park.

  • The 5-year-old girl, who went missing from her South Providence home around 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, was found dead the next morning in a pond at Roger Williams Park.
  • State and local police, including Providence and Cranston officers, searched all night for the girl using K-9 teams and drones.
  • The girl was discovered unresponsive in the park's swan boat pond, which is not far from her family's home.
  • Upon discovery, the girl was immediately rushed to Hasbro Children’s Hospital, where she was subsequently pronounced dead.
  • The incident is currently under investigation by the police, and the girl's identity has not been released.
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