Police pulled the little girl’s body from the camp’s septic tank and took her to the hospital, but she was pronounced dead later that night
A three-year-old girl fell into a septic tank on a campsite and was killed in a “devastating accident”.
Police rushed to Sun Outdoors Cape May campground in Lower Township, New Jersey and pulled the toddler out of the sewer system on Saturday night.
She was taken to the Cape Regional Medical Center but tragically pronounced dead later that night, local media reported.
The cause of death is still being determined, but officials said they do not suspect a “foul play” and believe it was an accident.
Prosecutors and local police are closely investigating how the little girl died.
They are still waiting for the final report of their autopsy, which was done on Sunday morning.
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Andrew DeLong, Regional Vice President, Sun Communities & Sun RV Resorts, said, “There was a tragic accident involving a child that occurred last night at our Cape May campsite. First of all, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the family as you face this incredibly difficult time.
“This was a disastrous accident and our thoughts go with the family and we stand ready to provide them with all the comfort and support they may need.”
Campsites that are not connected to sewers or plumbing often use septic tanks to store waste.
Some homes in the United States use septic tank systems which can be dangerous if not properly maintained.
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