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East Texas toddler dies after being found unresponsive in pond

The case is under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the PCSO at (936) 327-6810.

POLK COUNTY, Texas — An East Texas toddler has died after being found unresponsive in a body of water.

On Mar. 31, the Polk County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call in the Blanchard area of Livingston regarding an 18-month-old being found in a pond.

When deputies arrived on scene, they found another first responder working to revive the child. 

The toddler was flown to a Houston hospital where they later passed away. 

The case is under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the PCSO at (936) 327-6810.

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