A 6-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool on the first day of day camp in New Jersey.
In the letter I received From FOX 29Liberty Lake Day Camp owner Andy Pritikin said in a statement that a 6-year-old girl drowned in the camp’s swimming pool on Monday around 2 p.m.
“We are completely devastated and heartbroken,” officials said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the campers’ families, friends and loved ones during this most difficult time, and we respect their privacy at this time.”
Video: Father rescues daughter from drowning in pool
A summer camp in Burlington County, New Jersey, is in mourning after a 6-year-old camper drowned. (FOX 29)
A lifeguard found the camper unresponsive in the shallow pool, pulled him from the water and administered CPR.
He was taken to Virtua Hospital in Mount Holly, where he was pronounced dead.
A child died Monday at Liberty Lake Day Camp in Bordentown, New Jersey. (FOX 29)
An autopsy was conducted on Tuesday and the investigation is continuing, the prosecutor’s office said in a statement.
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The 60-acre campground has been open for more than 20 years. Visit the website.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Liberty Lake Day Camp for comment.
