A 3-year-old girl died in New Jersey after “accidentally” falling into a septic tank at a camp, police said.
The Lower Township Police Department said it discovered the child at the Sun Outdoors Campground in Erma, near Cape May, on Saturday night, after calling 911 for medical assistance.
“Upon arrival, the police found a 3-year-old girl who was not responding, who was removed from a sewer septic tank after accidentally falling,” the department said in a statement.
The Sun Outdoors Campground in Cape May, where the child would have fallen into the septic tank.
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The child was rushed to a local hospital, but was pronounced dead later that night. On Monday, she was not publicly identified and an investigation is ongoing.
“The preliminary investigation did not reveal any signs of a crime,” said the Lower Township Police.
The death occurred when the camp opened for the season last weekend.
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Andrew DeLong, regional vice president for Sun Communities & Sun RV Resorts – who oversees the camp – told NJ.com that he is cooperating with the investigation of the “tragic accident”.
“This was a devastating accident, and our thoughts are with the family and we are also ready to provide any comfort and support they may need,” he added.