2 toddlers go missing, found unresponsive in mid-Michigan pond

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GAYLORD (WWJ) -- Two families are grieving today after two toddlers drowned in a mid-Michigan pond.

The toddlers, both two years old, went missing on Monday at the Lake Arrowhead Property Owners Association in Hayes Township, which is about halfway between Mt. Pleasant and Gaylord.

The children were reported missing to Michigan State Police at approximately 4:32 p.m. About 40 minutes later, they were found by troopers.

The two toddlers were face down in a pond at a residence across the street.

They were both unresponsive, so life-saving measures were started, said officials.

One of the children, a 2-year-old boy from Elmira, never recovered and was pronounced dead, said police.

The other child, a 2-year-old girl from Gaylord, was later pronounced dead.

MSP does not suspect the involvement of foul play. The investigation continues.

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