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Published: 2012-07-16 16:47:00
Updated: 2012-07-19 14:24:09

Posted: July 16, 2012
Updated: July 19, 2012

Toddler drowns in Johnston pool

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Wendell, N.C. — A 15-month-old girl drowned Monday afternoon in a pool in the Archer Lodge area of Johnston County, authorities said.

Deputies and paramedics were called to 5465 Applewhite Road shortly after 2:30 p.m. because the girl was unresponsive, authorities said.

Rebecca Gale Creech, of Kenly, was taken to WakeMed in Raleigh, where she died about two hours later.

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What a sad & devastating end to this childs life... My thoughts & prayers are with her Family who desparately need them right now. R.I.P.Sweet Girl ...
melissaeno2
July 19, 2012 3:31 p.m.
To the family and friends: I am sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Click to view my profile kiki_champ
July 17, 2012 2:22 p.m.
Why are you people talking about pit bulls?? Sad, sad story here....a family is devastated...and you feel this is the time to jump on your soapbox?
Click to view my profile whyyoulikethat
July 17, 2012 9:58 a.m.
Was answering halfpint who mentioned she has a pit bull. Not trying to offend you, angelienna. Read my whole post; dogs are only as aggressive as they are trained to be, but strangers may provoke them and they will defend themselves and their family. Small children do not know danger and want to touch dogs, cats, anything in their world...so it is best not to test the dog's friendliness around small, not of your household, children. Anyway, toddlers are small, fast, and exploratory. Dogs are friendly and sweet to their family members. Im heading out to find some rose-colored glasses now.
Click to view my profile Gnathostomata
July 17, 2012 9:47 a.m.
Gnathostomata - then your story should say DOGS may love their family.... no need to call out a breed... or better yet, next time please use Schnauzers or Yorkie's. Thanks!
angelienna
July 17, 2012 9:27 a.m.
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