Imagine going on a happy family vacation at the sunny beaches of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. But for Therese and Jason Mattingly, it turned into a terrible nightmare. Their two children, Sloan, 7, and Maddox, 9, were tragically buried alive while playing in a sand hole.
The family and their loved ones are devastated by the loss of Sloan, who was described as a very kind person. The siblings got stuck in a hole that collapsed quickly. Even though rescuers came quickly and tried their best to save them, Sloan sadly didn’t survive. Maddox, her brother, is in critical condition now, and we’re all hoping he gets better soon.
This sad accident shows how important it is to be safe at the beach and understand the risks of big sand holes. Even though it was unexpected, it reminds us that we need to be careful to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe when we’re at the beach.
The whole community is grieving for this kind young girl. People, including friends, family, and even people who don’t know them, are sending messages of love and donating money to help the Mattingly family. They’ve started a GoFundMe page to pay for the funeral and to support the family as they go through this hard time without Sloan.
People at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach were stunned by what happened. They couldn’t believe such a sad thing could happen in a place where everyone usually goes to relax and have fun. Right now, there are no lifeguards on duty at the beach. Because of this accident, many are asking for more patrols on the beach and for people to be more aware of the dangers of big sand holes.
The American Lifeguard Association has warned everyone about the risks of sand holes. They’re asking communities to take steps to make beaches safer. If we all work together and pay attention to safety, we can prevent more tragedies like this one. This will help keep our beaches happy and safe for everyone.
Our hearts go out to the Mattingly family as they grieve their unimaginable loss. It is important to share their story and spread love and support to the family during this devastating time.
