A 3-year-old girl drowned at a Miami-Dade park. Police are investigating
An outing at a Miami-Dade park ended tragically with a 3-year-old girl drowning in a lake on Saturday, police say.
The toddler was visiting Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E 65th St. in Hialeah, with an adult family member, according to police. When the pair became separated, the family member informed Miami-Dade Park Rangers that the girl had vanished.
Authorities searched the park — and found her in a body of water, investigators say. Hialeah Fire Rescue took the child to Palmetto General Hospital, where she died.
Family members have identified the child as 3-year-old Malaysia Dantzler.
The toddler’s relative remained on the scene and, according to police, has cooperated with the investigation.
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family pay for Malaysia’s funeral expenses.
“Malaysia was a beautiful soul; unfortunately, her soul has left this earth. On August 17, 2024,” the account’s organizer, Nigil Wright, wrote. “Our family got the most devastating news any parent wants to hear. We are lost for words right now and are trying to maneuver through this journey we find ourselves in. We are asking for any type of assistance with the burial services for our little princess.”
This report will be updated as more information becomes available
This story was originally published August 19, 2024 at 9:42 AM.
