Tragedy at Eagle Mountain Lake: 3-Year-Old Girl Dies After Apparent Drowning
TARRANT COUNTY, TX — A heartbreaking tragedy has unfolded in Tarrant County as officials investigate the death of a three-year-old girl following a reported drowning at Eagle Mountain Lake. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, around 4:30 p.m., sending shockwaves through the local community and raising pressing questions about how the young child ended up in the water.
Emergency Response at West Bay Marina
Deputies from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue teams rushed to the scene at West Bay Marina, located in the 6900 block of Liberty School Tap Road, after receiving a 911 call about a possible drowning. According to initial reports, the child had been pulled from the water by bystanders who immediately began administering CPR on the shoreline in a desperate attempt to revive her.
Emergency medical personnel arrived quickly and took over life-saving efforts. The young girl was then transported to a nearby hospital. Despite the efforts of both civilians and professionals, she was later pronounced dead.
Ongoing Investigation into the Circumstances
The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the incident. Detectives are working to determine how the child entered the water and whether any contributing factors — such as lack of supervision, boating activity, or marina safety issues — may have played a role.
As part of the investigation, authorities are collecting witness statements, reviewing any available surveillance footage from the marina, and coordinating with the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, which will officially determine the cause and manner of death in the coming days.
Community Reaction and Grief
News of the drowning has devastated many in the Eagle Mountain Lake and greater Fort Worth communities. Summer recreation areas like the West Bay Marina are popular family destinations, and incidents involving young children are particularly wrenching. Law enforcement officials have urged the public to respect the family’s privacy during this period of profound grief.
“Our hearts go out to the family of this precious child,” a spokesperson for the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office said in a brief statement Thursday morning. “This is an unimaginable loss, and we are doing everything we can to fully understand what happened.”
A Call for Water Safety Awareness
While the investigation remains ongoing, safety advocates have renewed calls for increased awareness and vigilance around open water, especially with the summer season approaching. Drowning is a leading cause of death for children under the age of five in the United States, and officials stress that even brief lapses in supervision can have tragic consequences.
Tips for families recreating around lakes, pools, and marinas include:
- Ensuring constant adult supervision
- Using properly fitted life jackets for all children
- Enrolling children in age-appropriate swim lessons
- Establishing clear boundaries and water rules
Final Thoughts
The loss of this young life at Eagle Mountain Lake is a sobering reminder of the dangers that can arise in an instant. As the community mourns, many are waiting for answers about how such a tragedy could have occurred — and what can be done to prevent similar heartbreak in the future.
Authorities have not released the name of the child, pending family notifications. Updates will follow as the investigation progresses and the medical examiner’s findings are made public.