2-year-old drowns in Wake County pond
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- Deputies responded to a drowning call Friday at a home in southern Wake County.
- A 2-year-old child was pulled from a pond; EMS and firefighters attempted CPR.
- The Sheriff's Office confirmed the death and stated an investigation remains ongoing.
A 2-year-old child drowned in southern Wake County on Friday afternoon, the sheriff’s office confirmed.
Deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning at a home off Linden Crest Road at 3:20 p.m. They found the child, who had been pulled from a pond. First responders, including EMS and firefighters, attempted life-saving measures.
“The Wake County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences to the family and all those affected by this tragedy. We ask the community to keep them in your prayers and stand with them during this difficult time,” Sheriff Willie Rowe said in a release.
This is an ongoing investigation. No additional information is available at this time, he added.
This story was originally published September 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM.
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