Lapeer County drowning claims life of child

lapeer-county-sheriff-logo-jpg-28

A Tuesday evening drowning near Lapeer has claimed the life of an eight year old. Lapeer County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a private residence on Pyles Road in Columbiaville around 5pm on reports of a child submerged in a pond. Lapeer County EMS and Marathon Township first responders initiated life saving efforts which were unsuccessful. The child was taken to Lapeer area hospital where they were pronounced dead. Sheriff’s deputies say it appears to be a “tragic incident” and extended their condolences to the family.