A girl died after sand hole caved at a South Florida beach. Could it happen here?
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Pinellas County first responders say sand traps on local beaches are extremely rare, but are always a possibility.
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Indiana girl, 7, dies after getting trapped in sand while on a Florida beach vacation
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How dangerous are sand holes? Florida professor explains following girl's tragic death
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A girl died after sand hole caved at a South Florida beach. Could it happen here?
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Girl dies in sand hole collapse
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Girl, 7, Killed By Collapsed Sand Hole That Also Injured Brother
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7-year-old girl dead after hole she dug on Florida beach collapses - National
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A girl died after sand hole caved at a South Florida beach. Could it happen here?
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Family of 7-year-old girl killed in sand accident on Florida beach details moment hole collapsed
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Girl dies after getting buried in sand at Florida beach - ABC News
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Local lifeguards warn against digging in loose sand after 7-year-old girl dies in South Florida
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Experts: 7-year-old Indiana girl could have been saved if there had been lifeguards on Lauderdale-By-The-Sea beach - WSVN 7News, Miami News, Weather, Sports
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A girl died after sand hole caved at a South Florida beach. Could it happen here?