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Two Young Girls Die in Pensacola Pool Drowning
Two young girls, ages 5 and 8, have died following an apparent drowning in a swimming pool on Gerhardt Drive. Pensacola Police and Escambia County emergency personnel responded to the scene, and an active investigation remains underway.
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Pensacola, Fl. NewsWK — The Pensacola Police Department is currently investigating the tragic drowning of two young girls, ages 5 and 8, that occurred early this evening, June 8, 2026.
Details on the Pensacola Drowning
Local news outlets and police statements have confirmed the following details regarding the incident:
- The Timeline: Pensacola Police were initially dispatched to the 500 block of Gerhardt Drive just after 6:30 p.m. following a report of two missing children.
- The Discovery: A search of the immediate neighborhood was launched right away. Officers quickly located both girls unresponsive in a swimming pool at a neighboring house.
- Emergency Response: Officers pulled the girls from the water and immediately began administering life-saving measures. Escambia County EMS rushed both children to a local hospital, where they were unfortunately pronounced deceased.
Escambia County Drowning Investigation Underway
The Pensacola Police Department has stated that the investigation into how the girls entered the pool is active and ongoing. No further identities or details have been released at this time.
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