Child dies after being found floating in pool in El Portal, sheriff's office says

"A little girl has tragically died after being discovered floating in a pool in El Portal early Friday morning, as confirmed by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office."

"The four-year-old child was found near the 100 block of Northwest 90th Street shortly after 3:40 a.m., prompting an immediate response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue."

"Following her rescue, the child was transported to a local hospital but was sadly pronounced dead. The incident is now under review by MDSO Homicide."

A tragic incident unfolded in El Portal when a four-year-old girl was discovered floating in a pool early Friday morning. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office reported that the child was found around 3:40 a.m. near the 100 block of Northwest 90th Street. After being pulled from the water, she was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. The investigation into her death has transitioned to the Homicide division of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, following initial responses from local police. Further information remains pending as the investigation continues.

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