Toddler drowns in pond on family property in Martin County
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. —
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a toddler.
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According to investigators, 23-month-old toddler Pablo Mendoza-Arrojo drowned in the area of Southeast Darling Street and Southeast Taylor Drive in Port Salerno and was found unresponsive in a pond on his family’s property in Cleveland.
The toddler was outside in the yard with family members shortly after 5 p.m. when he went missing for a short time. According to investigators, the child slipped out of sight for a short time. When Pablo’s mother and aunt realized he was missing, they began a frantic search and ultimately found him in the pond.
The family rushed him to Cleveland Clinic South, but despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead in the emergency room.
Family members told investigators that Pablo had been out of sight for no more than 10 minutes.
Martin County Sheriff’s Office criminal investigators interviewed everyone at the scene and are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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