Four-month-old found dead after nap at Gqeberha preschool
A four-month-old baby girl was found unresponsive after a nap at a Gqeberha preschool and later declared dead.
A four-month-old infant was found unresponsive at her Gqeberha preschool after being laid down for a nap. The incident occurred at Little Learners Preschool Academy in Sixth Avenue, Newton Park, on Wednesday. The baby had fallen asleep around 12:15pm, approximately three hours after being fed at 11:30am. A nanny, employed at the preschool, discovered the infant unresponsive while changing her nappy at about 4:30pm, before the child was due to return home with her parents.
The principal and paramedics attempted to revive the infant, but efforts were unsuccessful, and the baby was declared deceased at the preschool. Postmortem examinations revealed the infant had died of natural causes, and police have stated that no foul play is suspected. An inquest has been initiated into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
While the investigation continues, the police have conveyed their condolences to the family, asking for privacy and refraining from speculation during this difficult time.
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