Child Dies in Freak Accident

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By Jon Brent

Story Published: Nov 12, 2008 at 2:55 AM EST

Story Updated: Nov 12, 2008 at 1:03 PM EST

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Fresno Police report a 3 year old boy was visiting friends and was playing on a backyard slide.
The strings of his sweat shirt caught on the slide and suffocated the boy.
Lt. Mike Doyle with the Fresno Police says he can't ever a remember an accident like this.

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Thursday, Nov 20 at 12:30 AM CO-WORKER OF FAMILY MEMBER wrote ...

THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ARE SUPPORTING AND PRAYING FOR THIS FAMILY. THIS IS THE WAY THE COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE OF GOD SHOULD RESPOND. MAY GOD BLESS THEM EVERYDAY.

Wednesday, Nov 19 at 4:02 PM Carmen0842 wrote ...

No one is to blame for this tragedy. My prayers will be with the family as this can happen to anyone at anytime.

Wednesday, Nov 19 at 11:38 AM brandy lynn wrote ...

for those who are judging this family needs to stop because i know them personally and it was an accident who would of thought that something this tragic could happen...and for those judging his father let me just tell you that he is the best father any child could have.

Tuesday, Nov 18 at 5:35 PM TIA N A GODPARENT wrote ...

ALL THOSE PEOPLE THAT ARE SAYING THAT IT IS THE PARENTS FAULT, YOU SHOULD ALL KEEP YOUR OPINION TO YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU DONT WANT SOMETHING LIKE THAT TO HAPPEN TO YOU,N ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE PROBABLY THINKING OR SAYING THAT WONT HAPPEN TO ME. BUT NO ONE SHOULD BE QUICK TO JUDGE ANYONE.MY PRAYERS OUT TO THAT FAMILY.

Tuesday, Nov 18 at 12:07 PM Just a mom wrote ...

Accidents can happen in a blink of an eye. Don't point fingers and blame, it often comes back to haunt you. This poor family is in my thoughs and prayers.

Friday, Nov 14 at 3:04 PM Friend wrote ...

This is a wonderful family and an Outstaanding Father. I pray that GOD gives them strength during these difficult times.

Friday, Nov 14 at 12:07 AM co-worker of family member wrote ...

I know that all parents have stepped inside while our children play in the backyard or walked away for a few seconds while they take a bath (to answer the phone or we forgot to grab a towel). We trust being in our home. I can't judge them, but pray for the whole family. Would we want others to make us as parents feel worse than we would already feel to lose a child. NEVER.

Thursday, Nov 13 at 1:13 PM ec-women wrote ...

I think it is sad that people are putting blame on the family like that...accidents do happen. a sad accident.

Thursday, Nov 13 at 9:27 AM friend wrote ...

No one should judge this family, I am SURE they are going through enough grief right now without comments like the two before me. Please remember, we are all human and have feelings. God be with the entire family!

Thursday, Nov 13 at 1:27 AM dad wrote ...

I never let my either of my kids when they were 3 play outside without being right there with them...but then again, it could only take a couple minutes and a freak accident like that could happen indoors also. You can't have eyes on them 100% of the time inside, but never outside alone at that age.

Wednesday, Nov 12 at 11:27 PM HomeTown girl wrote ...

If the child was being supervised this accident could have been prevented.

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