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West Virginia 2-year-old dies in lazy river at Myrtle Beach

By Joey Rather,

2024-07-10

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBOY) — A two-year-old girl from Doddridge County, West Virginia was found dead Sunday evening after being pulled from a lazy river attraction in Myrtle Beach, officials reported.

According to 7 News’ Myrtle Beach affiliate, WBTW, just before 6 p.m., Lylah Dillon of New Milton was pronounced dead at the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. She and her family were visiting Myrtle Beach for vacation.

Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard has said that an autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause behind Lylah’s death.

Family friends of the Dillon family have set up a fundraiser for those who wish to donate them as they recover from this incident. You can find the GoFundMe page here. As of Monday night, more than $3,600 has already been raised.

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