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A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Friday, July 5, as 4-month-old Tanna Rae Wroblewski tragically passed away after being exposed to extreme heat on Lake Havasu in Arizona, confirmed by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, as reported by PEOPLE.
According to reports, Tanna fell ill and lost consciousness around 5 p.m. while her family was boating on Lake Havasu. Despite her family’s immediate efforts to administer CPR, emergency responders from the Lake Havasu City Fire Department arrived on the scene to continue lifesaving measures. Tanna was swiftly transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center, where medical personnel worked tirelessly to stabilize her before she was airlifted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries there. An ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Tanna’s death is underway, with the medical examiner yet to release the official cause of death. The tragic incident occurred amidst record-breaking temperatures in the Lake Havasu region, which reached unprecedented highs of 120°F starting Friday, continuing into the weekend and forecasted through mid-July, according to AccuWeather.
This heatwave has been linked to several heat-related fatalities reported across various parts of the United States over the holiday weekend. In a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, Tanna’s mother, Alyssa, expressed profound grief over the loss of her daughter, describing her as “our real-life angel.” She recounted their final moments together and expressed the family’s devastation, emphasizing their love for Tanna and their inability to comprehend the loss.
On what would have been Tanna’s four-month milestone, Alyssa shared poignant memories and photos, commemorating her daughter’s infectious smile and the joy she brought to their lives. She conveyed the difficulty of explaining Tanna’s passing to her older sister and expressed the family’s deep sorrow and longing for Tanna’s presence.
A GoFundMe page, initiated by Devynn Crane to assist the Wroblewski family with funeral expenses, has garnered significant support, nearly doubling its initial goal of $25,000 within a short period. The outpouring of donations reflects the community’s empathy and solidarity during this unimaginably difficult time for the family.
Tanna Rae Wroblewski’s untimely death serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers posed by extreme heat, urging heightened awareness and precautions, especially during periods of intense weather conditions.
