MEDIA RELEASE
Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 9:30 PM
Bronson, Florida-On August 8, 2009 a 2 year old toddler was found at the bottom of an above ground pool. The home owners at 10551 NE 85th Street were having a large family party and the toddler was located by another child which called an adult for help. The Levy County Sheriff's Office received the 9-1-1 call at 7:13 PM.
Deputies and EMS personnel called Shands Cair helicopter and set up a landing zone at the Bronson Elementary School. The child was transported by air to Shands at the University of Florida. The child was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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