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German Girl, 4, Drowns Off Grado During Family Holiday

Officials have opened an inquiry into how the accident occurred.

Overview

  • Beachgoers found the child unresponsive near the Villaggio Europa campsite on Tuesday evening and brought her to shore.
  • Emergency crews, including a doctor and a rescue helicopter, attempted resuscitation, and she was later pronounced dead at a hospital in Grado.
  • The Italian coast guard confirmed the girl was from Gilching in Bavaria, according to dpa.
  • The circumstances of how she entered the water remain unclear, and investigators have not reported any conclusions.
  • Local authorities are assisting the parents with repatriation, as Italian health data note roughly 350 drowning deaths annually and a reported summer increase.