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Girl Drowns in 'Freak Accident' at Texas Public Pool

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Andy Berg
Jun 14, 2023
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A 10-year-old girl drowned Monday while swimming at the Aransas Pass Aquatics Center in Aransas Pass, Texas. 

Aransas Pass Police chief Eric Blanchard called the girl's death a freak and tragic accident, according to 3 News. 

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