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

URGENT UPDATE: A 6-year-old girl tragically died after being pulled from a pond in Zebulon, North Carolina, on the evening of September 27, 2023. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on the 1200 block of Randwick Valley Court, according to the Zebulon Police Department.

Authorities responded swiftly to reports of a drowning. Upon arrival, officers and firefighters retrieved the girl from the water, and first responders immediately initiated life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, she was transported to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

In a heartfelt social media statement, the Zebulon Police Department extended their “deepest condolences to the family and all those affected by this tragedy.” They urged the community to “keep them in your prayers and stand with them during this difficult time.”

This incident is currently under investigation, and police have not released additional details. As the community grapples with this heartbreaking loss, residents are left in shock, reflecting on the fragility of life.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward as they continue to look into the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking drowning. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.