10-year-old caught in rip current drowns off Daytona Beach, officials say

Victim dies at Halifax Hospital

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A 10-year-old boy drowned while swimming Saturday off Daytona Beach, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.

The boy was swimming with two others when all three got caught in a rip current about 100 yards from shore, according to beach officials.

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Lifesaving efforts were performed on shore for the boy, but he was pronounced deceased after being taken to Halifax Hospital.

No other details have been released.


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