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GALVESTON, Texas - A 4-year-old boy has tragically died after Galveston police say they drowned at the Moody Gardens Hotel Pool Saturday night.
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According to a press release from Galveston PD, officers were called to the hotel on 1 Hope Blvd. around 9:30 p.m.
When they arrived, saw Asher Rayburn, 4, of Paris, Texas, who was removed from the water by witnesses and were performing CPR.
First responders also stepped in trying to save the child, before rushing Asher to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
On Sunday morning, Galveston PD confirmed the child passed away from drowning.
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Moody Gardens' President and CEO, John Zendt said:
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred Saturday evening at our hotel," said John Zendt. "As a parent and grandparent, my heart breaks for this family. We urge everyone to keep this family in their closest prayers."
"We kindly ask for the media’s and public’s understanding and respect for the privacy of the affected family during this profoundly difficult time and all of the other families staying with us," Zendt added. "This is a situation that is difficult for anyone to process, especially those who were here and are a part of the Moody Gardens family."
An investigation into the child's death remains underway, but Galveston PD concluded in its press release extending its "deepest condolences to the family and friends directly impacted by this tragic loss."