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Mike Tyson’s four year old daughter accidental death
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Phoenix, Arizona - Police report that boxer Mike Tyson’s 4-year-old daughter died from injuries she sustained in an apparent household accident.
Exodus Tyson died Tuesday at a Phoenix hospital, one day after she was found with a rope or cord around her neck, according to a police spokesman.
From the Phoenix Police Department:
“I was just advised by investigators that Exodus Tyson was pronounced deceased at 11:45 AM today at the hospital. Our sympathies go out to the family.”
Sig Rogich, a family friend and former agent of Tyson spoke about the incident. He called the accident a “tragic, tragic thing.” and he went on to say ”Mike was very dedicated to that baby,” I think every parent’s greatest fear is that they live beyond their children. I know Mike has had his troubles in his life, but he’s always been a good father.”
Exodus was reportedly playing near a treadmill in the home’s activity room. She somehow became entangled in a “rope” or “cord” that was hanging from the equipment. When police arrived, they found the girl’s mother had removed the cord and was administering cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Police are treating the case as an accident.
Tyson was was not in Phoenix at the time of the incident but immediately returned when he became aware of the situation.
Police said they think the girl’s 7-year-old brother was watching television and her mother was busy cleaning in another room when the incident happened.
Statistically, a child dying from accidental strangulation is a very rare occurrence. In 2006, fewer than 1,000 children died from strangulations across the country.
Many common household items such as clothing, ribbons, necklaces, pacifiers’ strings, drapery cords and even window blinds can be hazardous to a child. If a young child becomes entangled, sometimes they panic and they get trapped even tighter as a result of their struggles.
The Tyson family has released this statement -
“There are no words to describe the tragic loss of our beloved Exodus. We ask you now to please respect our need at this very difficult time for privacy to grieve and try to help each other heal.”