7-Year-Old Girl Dies in Sand Hole Collapse at Florida Beach

The tragic incident highlights the dangers of digging deep holes in the sand, with experts emphasizing the need for caution.

A 7-year-old girl from Indiana died after being buried by sand at a beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, while digging a hole with her brother.
Her brother was hospitalized after being pulled out alive from the collapsed hole.
Experts warn that digging deep holes in the sand is dangerous and potentially deadly, with incidents occurring more frequently than people realize.
A Harvard study detailed 52 cases over a 10-year period where people were buried by collapsing dry-sand holes, 31 of which were fatal.
Lifeguards advise never digging holes deeper than the knee of the youngest person in the group to prevent such tragedies.