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Tragic End: Girl Dies After Kennebunk Hotel Pool Incident
29 Jun
Summary
- A 4-year-old girl has died nearly a week after a drowning incident.
- The incident occurred at the Hampton Inn pool in Kennebunk.
- An investigation into the drowning is ongoing by local police.
A devastating incident at a Kennebunk hotel has resulted in the death of a 4-year-old girl. The child passed away on June 26, nearly a week after being found unresponsive in the Hampton Inn pool on June 20. Kennebunk Fire Rescue personnel arrived to find the girl in cardiac arrest following a drowning incident.
Extensive resuscitation efforts were initiated at the scene before the child was transported to MaineHealth Biddeford and later flown to MaineHealth Portland. Her condition remained critical, leading to her transfer to Boston Children's Hospital.
The Kennebunk Police Department, along with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Fire officials are using this incident to remind families about essential swimming safety precautions.
