Two children aged 6 and 8 found dead in a swimming pool in Antibes after being reported missing hours earlier

Two children aged 6 and 8 found dead in a swimming pool in Antibes after being reported missing hours earlier - Two children, aged 6 and 8, were found dead Monday evening in a swimming pool on a private property in Antibes. Their disappearance had been reported just a few hours earlier by their family. A police investigation has been opened. The children were discovered lifeless in an above-ground pool that was uncovered at the time of discovery. Their disappearance had been reported earlier in the day by their family. The two victims reportedly belonged to the Traveller community, which had recently settled in the area. An investigation has been launched by the Grasse public prosecutor’s office to determine the causes of death. Autopsies are scheduled to be carried out today, Tuesday 5th August.

 

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