SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tragedy struck in Sarasota as a young girl named Zaria was swept into a drainage system due to a water main break. Her passing has been confirmed through a GoFundMe page initiated by a close family friend.
“It is with a broken heart I have to share that Zaria has received the ultimate healing, and is in the arms of Jesus,” read an emotional update on the GoFundMe page on Thursday.
Zaria Miller was playing outside when the accident occurred on Sunday afternoon. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident was triggered by a water main break that happened around 6:15 p.m. on Bahia Vista Street. The force of the rushing water pulled Miller approximately 100 yards through the drainage system.
First responders swiftly arrived at the scene and transported her to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival.
In the wake of this tragedy, donations began to flow in rapidly to support Miller’s family through the GoFundMe campaign. Within less than a day, it raised over $16,500. As of Thursday afternoon, this amount had soared to $74,194. The organizer announced that the funds exceeded the immediate needs for medical, funeral, and monthly expenses, and will be donated to pediatric charities.
“The family is grateful for all the love and support shown over the past few days,” the campaign organizer expressed.
Key Information
- Victim: Zaria Miller
- Incident Location: Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, Florida
- Event: Child swept into drain due to water main break
- Time of Incident: Approximately 6:15 p.m. on Sunday
- Funds Raised: Over $74,194, exceeding initial needs
- Fundraising Purpose: To cover medical, funeral, and monthly expenses, with excess going to pediatric charities
- Community Response: Significant outpouring of support for the family
Article original publish date: 2025-08-28 19:47:00
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