Florida Father Charged After Toddler Drowns When He Falls Asleep Holding Her in Airbnb Hot Tub, Police Say
FLORIDA — A Florida father has been arrested and charged after his 20-month-old daughter drowned in an Airbnb hot tub when he reportedly fell asleep while holding her, according to police.
Investigators Describe Tragic Sequence of Events
Authorities say the incident happened while the father was sitting inside a hot tub at an Airbnb rental with his toddler in his arms. At some point, he fell asleep. When he woke up, the child was unresponsive.
First responders were called to the scene, and despite emergency efforts, the toddler was later pronounced dead.
Criminal Charges Filed
Police arrested the father and charged him with aggravated manslaughter of a child, describing the death as preventable and the result of negligence. Officials say the investigation remains ongoing as they continue to review the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Community Reaction and Ongoing Investigation
The case has shaken local residents and raised concerns over safety practices around young children in rental properties equipped with hot tubs or pools.
Law enforcement officials have not released additional details, but further updates are expected as investigators gather more information. NapervilleLocal.com will continue to follow this case and provide updates as they become available.
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