3-year-old Coloradan reportedly died from accidental drowning in canal near home
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has published a report indicating that the death of 3-year-old Amari Galan, of Rocky Ford, was due to accidental drowning.
Amari was reported missing on Saturday, May 18, found the following day in a local irrigation canal. It’s believed he left his house in the early morning hours on foot in only a diaper.
Amari’s body was found several miles downstream in the canal, which runs directly behind his family’s home.
Condolences go out to those impacted by Amari’s tragic death.
This report is a preliminary autopsy report and may be updated, as this is an ongoing investigation.
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