Advertisement

Toddler drowns after going missing from pier

The beach at Portarlington (file photo).

The beach at Portarlington (file photo). Photo: Getty

A two-year-old girl has died after being found in the water at a Victorian pier.

Emergency services were called to The Esplanade in Portarlington, east of Geelong, about 1pm on Thursday following reports a two-year-old girl was missing.

She was found in the water.

“Police commenced CPR on the child till ambulance crews arrived but unfortunately she died at the scene,” Victoria Police said in a statement.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

-more to come

Stay informed, daily
A FREE subscription to The New Daily arrives every morning and evening.
The New Daily is a trusted source of national news and information and is provided free for all Australians. Read our editorial charter
Copyright © 2024 The New Daily.
All rights reserved.