ORLANDO, Fla. — A tragic incident occurred at Discovery Cove in Central Florida when a 13-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a pool on Tuesday. The girl, identified as Anna Beaumont, was pronounced dead at the hospital on Wednesday. While the exact details surrounding the incident remain unclear, authorities from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene after receiving reports of the discovery.
According to the initial investigation, deputies arrived at the scene just before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The girl was immediately transported to the hospital in critical condition but tragically succumbed to her injuries. The medical examiner’s office has determined her cause of death to be an accidental drowning.
The Orange County deputies are actively investigating the incident to understand the circumstances that led to the girl’s tragic death. As of now, no further details have been released regarding the nature of the incident or any potential negligence involved.
Discovery Cove has not released a statement at this time, but it is expected that the theme park will cooperate fully with the investigation to determine if any safety protocols were overlooked or if there were any issues with supervision at the time of the incident.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of Anna Beaumont during this difficult time. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.