A 4-month-old baby girl passed away tragically over the July 4 weekend after being exposed to extremely high temperatures while on a trip to a lake in Arizona.
The baby, whose family has named her Tanna Rae Wroblewski, was with her parents on a boat on Lake Havasu late Friday night when she suddenly became ill and passed out.
Tanna was taken to Lake Havasu Regional Medical Center by her family after they started CPR on her until emergency personnel could arrive. Sadly, following her flight to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, she was declared deceased.
Her distraught mother, Tanya Wroblewski, posted a graphic message on Facebook, saying, “I will never understand why you had to leave us, you were just too perfect. I love you endlessly and I will look for you everywhere, angel.”
Tanna’s official cause of death has not yet been disclosed by the medical examiner, but according to News 12, investigators believe she suffered from a heat-related disease. According to AccuWeather records, last Friday’s highs in the area reached 120°F.
Tanya Wroblewski talked about the emotional strain of telling her elder sister of Tanna’s untimely death in a Facebook post. “We don’t understand why you had to leave, how could she?” Wroblewski wrote, “She’s left out toys for you and made sure your favorites were all in the bassinet before bed the last couple nights. We are so heartbroken without you, baby girl.”
According to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, the small girl’s death is still being looked into. This sad event serves as a reminder of the risks associated with intense heat, particularly for young children and other susceptible people.
Authorities and medical professionals frequently alert the public about the dangers of high temperatures, especially in areas like Arizona where summer temperatures can be fatal.
Tanna’s sudden passing has left her family and the community inconsolable. The tragic incident is a clear reminder of how crucial it is to exercise caution when it’s really hot outside.
It’s imperative to stay hydrated, look for shade, and limit your time in the sun to prevent heat-related illnesses.
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating Tanna’s death in an effort to pinpoint the precise events that preceded this tragic event.
The Wroblewski family is receiving unwavering support from the community as they deal with this unfathomable loss, and the community is still in grief.