A Family Vacation Turns Tragic: Indiana Siblings Buried in Sand, Leaving One Dead and One Hospitalized
What began as a joyful day in the sun for the Mattingly family turned into an unimaginable tragedy when a seemingly harmless beach activity ended in heartbreak. Indiana siblings Sloan and Maddox Mattingly had just arrived at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach, thrilled to escape the cold and bask in the warmth of the Florida sun. Like many children, they were drawn to the sand, eager to build, dig, and play—simple pleasures that have delighted generations.