7-year-old Sloan Mattingly died in a Florida beach sand hole collapse; family seeks beach safety awareness.

7-year-old Sloan Mattingly died on a Florida beach after a sand hole collapsed, burying her and her brother, Maddox, who was uninjured. Her parents, Therese and Jason Mattingly, rarely took vacations but were more concerned about water safety, not realizing the danger of sand holes. The family wants to raise awareness about beach safety ahead of spring break.

March 14, 2024
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