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5-year-old Sterling Heights girl drowns in pool at an Oakland County athletic club: sheriff

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INDEPENDENCE TWP, MICH. (WWJ) Oakland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the drowning of a 5-year-old Sterling Heights girl at an athletic club pool.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office said the drowning occurred on Friday, January 30, around 7:30 p.m. at the Deer Lake Athletic Club in Independence Township on White Lake Road.


The circumstances leading up to the drowning were not released, nor was the name of the victim.

Sheriff's officials told WWJ they will release more information as the investigation continues.

This is a developing story. Keep it tuned to WWJ Newsradio 950 on air, online and the Audacy app for the latest information.