The three-month-old was on a family camping trip when tragedy struck
A baby who died in woodland yesterday was a three-month-old on a camping trip with her family, police have confirmed.
Yesterday at 8.45am emergency services rushed to Strawberry Lane, Great Wyrley, in Staffordshire, after receiving reports of a child in cardiac arrest. The girl was pronounced dead by paramedics a short time later.
Detectives say their investigation into the “unexplained” death is in the early stages but that it was an “isolated incident”.
Detective Inspector Katie Gregory said: “While the investigation remains at an early stage, this is an isolated incident and we understand that the child’s family was camping in the area. The death is being treated as unexplained at this time.”
A fishing lake in the Wyrley and Essington Branch Canal Local Nature Reserve was cordoned off by police.
Drone images from the scene show at least four tents and camping chairs positioned close to fishing platforms.
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Cheslyn Hay district councillor Robert Duncan said: “I know how deeply upsetting news like this is for our community.
“It’s important that we allow the emergency services the space they need to complete their work with dignity and care.
“As soon as the full and confirmed details are formally shared with me, I will provide a further update to residents.
“Until then, please avoid speculation and allow the family and responders the privacy and respect they deserve.”
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