WILDWOOD, N.J. -- Authorities say a 6-year-old Philadelphia girl has drowned in a motel swimming pool in New Jersey.
The girl had been removed from the pool but was unresponsive when Wildwood police arrived at the Nantucket Inn & Suites around 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Authorities say it appears that the child unknowingly entered the deep end of the pool.
[Ads /]
The girl was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead there a short time later. Her name has not been released.
Authorities say the drowning is not considered suspicious but remains under investigation.
[Ads /]
It wasn't clear how many people were at the pool when the drowning occurred or if a lifeguard was on duty. Authorities say the girl and several other family members were vacationing at the motel.