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Friday, Jul. 04, 2008

Update: Boy dies after collapsing at beach

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A 5-year-old Santa Maria boy died Friday after losing consciousness while playing on the beach, authorities said.

He stopped breathing about 5:15 p.m. while playing in the sand with family and friends at Pismo State Beach, according to a statement from State Parks officials.

After emergency crews attempted CPR, he was taken by ambulance to Arroyo Grande Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead about 6:15 p.m., officials said.

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death.

The boy’s name and other details were not immediately available.

— Tribune staff report

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