JSO: Young child dies after wandering from home, drowning in neighbor’s pool in Oak Haven area

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. — A child under the age of 5 has died after wandering away from home and drowning in the neighbor’s swimming pool, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

JSO responded around 2 p.m. and found the child in the pool. The child was taken to the hospital but could not be saved.

The neighbor’s swimming pool did have a fence around it, and police are unsure how the child got in. The neighbors are cooperating with police.

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At this time, police believe the child’s death was accidental.

The Jacksonville Homicide Unit is investigating the area for additional information.

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