Child drowns in private pond
By Steve Smith •
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A 1-year-old boy has drowned in a private pond in western Missouri.
The incident happened just before noon Thursday in Pettis County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the child got out of a home and was found in pond. Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful and the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
The child's name was not released. The patrol did not provide any further details.
