2-year-old boy dead after wandering into Plantation lake, becomes 4th child drowning death in South Florida in 3 weeks

A 2-year-old boy drowned in Plantation, Florida, becoming the fourth child in South Florida to die by drowning in three weeks. The incident highlights rising drowning rates in the state, with 62 child drownings reported so far in 2026, and officials emphasize preventable safety measures.