Three-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling into Underground Water Storage Tank Unnoticed For A Full 10 Minutes
In a heart-wrenching incident, three-year-old Tate Holtzman tragically passed away after spending four days in the intensive care unit.
The young boy was found in an underground water storage tank, unnoticed for a full 10 minutes, after he vanished while playing at a nearby splash pad spray pool.
Tate's parents had treated him to a day camp at the Smugglers' Notch Resort water park in Cambridge, Vermont, on July 6. However, the joyful outing turned into a nightmare when he fell into the underground water tank.
He was immediately rushed to the University of Vermont Medical Center's intensive care unit but succumbed to the accident on July 10.
The Vermont Chief Medical Examiner's Office has officially recorded his death as a drowning accident.
The incident took place at around 2.45 pm on July 6 when emergency crews were called to the resort after receiving reports of a child falling into the water-filled underground tank near the outdoor splash pad.
On-duty lifeguards managed to rescue the boy from the basin, but it was revealed that he had been in the water for about 10 minutes before being found.
Following this heartbreaking tragedy, a GoFundMe campaign was organized by Kali Brgant to support Tate's grieving family.
The community's response was overwhelming, with the initial goal of raising $65,000 surpassed as the campaign raised almost $75,000 by July 13.
Messages of love and support poured in for the devastated family from people near and far. Tate's radiant personality, filled with positivity, joy, and love, left an indelible mark on everyone he met.
His empathetic nature and compassionate demeanor endeared him to others, and his infectious spirit brightened the lives of those around him.
Tate's obituary celebrated his vibrant spirit and his ability to make every moment special with his enthusiasm, curiosity, and joy.
He was adored for his outgoing nature, loud laughter, and friendly disposition, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him.
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