Eight-year-old boy dies in poolside accident at California watch party
An eight-year-old boy died after an accidental drowning during a World Cup viewing event in El Segundo, California. A fundraising campaign has been established to support the family following the incident.
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A boy died following an accidental drowning at a World Cup watch party in El Segundo, California. The child, identified as eight-year-old Taylor Thach, was found unresponsive at a residence during the gathering and was transported to a local hospital where he later passed away.
Police officials have stated that they suspect the death was caused by a poolside accident. Reports from The Sun indicate that Thach was a student in third grade at Center Street School.
Following the incident, neighbors described the boy as having a "kind heart and friendly spirit," according to reports from The Independent. A fundraising campaign has been established for the family; The Mirror reports that the initiative has raised more than $83,000 since the event took place.