‘It Could Have Been Avoided.’ 3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Getting Trapped in Park’s Underground Water Tank

A 3-year-old Florida boy who died after getting trapped in a water-holding tank was remembered Tuesday as a smart and curious child.

Amari Harley went missing Sunday during a family event at a local park, shortly after a sudden downpour of rain scattered those who had gathered for an annual kickball game, his family said. Relatives fanned out to look for Amari about 5 p.m. and called the police when he couldn’t be found.