ELBERTON, Ga. — A 1-year-old Hartwell child died Thursday night following an apparent accidental drowning at a residence in Elbert County, authorities said.
Deputy Coroner Beth Seymour said the incident occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. on July 30 at a home on Harmony Road in Elberton.
The child was treated at the scene by Elbert County EMS before being transported to Elbert Memorial Hospital, where the child was later pronounced dead, Seymour said.
Public safety personnel from multiple agencies responded to the scene.
The incident is being investigated by the Elbert County Coroner’s Office, Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office.
Authorities have not released the child’s identity.
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