2-year-old girl found dead in lake after going missing in Miramar’s Riviera Isles community, police say

A -year-old girl who was announced missing in the Riviera Isles group of Miramar was identified dead in a nearby lake after an hours-long search police commented Miramar police along with detectives partner agencies and concerned neighbors began an extensive search after receiving the missing child review on Tuesday evening Despite their efforts the girl was located in the water and pronounced dead at the scene This is a heartbreaking tragedy and our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family during this unimaginable time the department reported in a comment Officers credited residents for their swift mobilization using flashlights walking the society and sharing surveillance footage to assist in the search The Broward Sheriff s Office and Pembroke Pines Police Department also supported the operation with K- units aviation and marine support Just days earlier on July Miramar police held a neighborhood outreach event distributing free swim lesson vouchers to families in an effort to raise awareness about water safety and prevent childhood drownings The review remains ongoing Anyone with additional surveillance footage or information is demanded to contact the Miramar Police Department at - - Press