{"id":2763,"date":"2025-09-06T13:26:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T13:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=2763"},"modified":"2025-09-06T13:26:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T13:26:45","slug":"tragic-update-on-5-year-old-girl-sucked-into-storm-drain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=2763","title":{"rendered":"Tragic update on 5-year-old girl sucked into storm drain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On Sunday evening, Zaria was playing outside with her brothers when a horrifying accident occurred \u2014 she was tragically sucked down a storm drain.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now comes a heartbreaking update from her parents.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Carried her away about 100 yards<\/h2>\n

On Sunday evening, Zaria Miller, 5, was playing outside with her brothers when a frightening accident occurred.<\/p>\n

Deputies report that just after 6 p.m. on Bahia Vista Street, near Sarasota Christian School, Zaria and other children were playing near a culvert when the strong water flow pulled her into the drainage system.<\/p>\n

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She was carried about 100 yards by the fast-moving water before the fire department responded and pulled her to safety. Zaria was then taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n

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Sarasota County Fire Department Assistant Chief Tim Dorsey described the rescue as far from routine. \u201cIt\u2019s a low-frequency, high-risk event,\u201d he told ABC7.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a tremendous amount of risk and danger.\u201d<\/p>\n

Remains under investigation<\/h2>\n

Faced with the situation, rescuers quickly mapped out a search area and located the child, Dorsey said. Rescuers \u201cstarted resuscitative efforts and transported the child to a local hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Sarasota County Sheriff\u2019s Office confirmed that a detective from the Criminal Investigation Section has been assigned and that the case remains under investigation.<\/p>\n

One neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous, told\u00a0ABC News<\/a>\u00a0how quickly events unfolded. \u201cAll of the sudden I hear these noises, people talking and shouting,\u201d she said. \u201cI heard that one of the neighbors\u2019 little girls was playing in the water and got swept down.\u201d<\/p>\n

Devastating update<\/h2>\n

The neighbor added that the community has come together around the family, hoping for the best. A friend of the family also set up a GoFundMe page to support them during this incredibly difficult time, as Zaria remained in critical condition at the hospital.<\/p>\n

Tragically, on Thursday, the family shared heartbreaking news. After nearly a week in the hospital, they announced:\u00a0\u201cIt is with a broken heart I have to share that Zaria has received the ultimate healing, and is in the arms of Jesus.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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The family expressed their gratitude for all the love and support they\u2019ve received over the past few days.<\/p>\n

This makes me so sad! I was really praying that she would make it. She\u2019s resting in the arms of Jesus now. Prayers for her family.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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