Missing toddler dies in Stanislaus County hospital

(FOX40.COM) –A 2-year-old child found in a canal bank on Monday has died at a Stanislaus County hospital, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff’s investigators said the child was found in a canal bank in the 4300 block of Swanson Road in Denair and was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, but later died.

The child was first reported missing around 6:20 p.m. and Denair Fire Dept. crews responded minutes later and began performing CPR before taking the child to a hospital.

“Our hearts go out to the family,” the Denair Fire Dept. said.

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