6-Year-Old Girl Dies After Drowning in Zebulon Pond

URGENT UPDATE: A tragic drowning incident has left a 6-year-old girl dead after she was pulled from a pond in Zebulon, North Carolina, on Wednesday evening. The Zebulon Police Department reported that emergency responders were dispatched around 6 p.m. to the 1200 block of Randwick Valley Court following a drowning alert.

Upon arrival, officers and firefighters quickly retrieved the child from the water, initiating life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, the girl was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries, according to police.

The Zebulon Police Department expressed their condolences in a social media statement, urging the community to support the grieving family during this devastating time. “The Zebulon Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the family and all those affected by this tragedy. We ask the community to keep them in your prayers,” the department stated.

Authorities confirm that the investigation into the incident is ongoing, with no further information currently available.

This heartbreaking event highlights the urgent need for water safety awareness, particularly for young children. As the community mourns, it serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers that can occur in seemingly safe environments.

Stay tuned for further updates as the investigation unfolds and additional details emerge.