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Córdoba Opens Probe Into Toddler’s Death After Fall Into Home Cesspit

Investigators await an autopsy to steer next steps on cause, including possible responsibility.

Overview

  • The child, who fell into a cesspit at a home in Canals on Friday afternoon around 2:30 p.m., was pronounced dead at the local hospital.
  • Relatives drove him to the clinic before police or an ambulance arrived, and doctors tried to resuscitate him without success.
  • The case is in the La Carlota instruction office under prosecutor Romina Wisnivetzky, who ordered early on‑scene work at the property.
  • Investigators are inspecting the pit and its surroundings, taking statements, and waiting for autopsy results to establish how the fall happened and whether any adult bears responsibility.
  • A cesspit is a pit that holds household wastewater and solids, which can become a deadly hazard if uncovered or poorly maintained.