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Parents Of Drowned NJ Toddler See Surge Of Support

The drowning of a New Jersey toddler has prompted a wave of support for his parents.

Witten Steigerwald.

Witten Steigerwald.

Photo Credit: GoFundMe photo

Witten Steigerwald, 18 months, was found in a pool in Spotswood and wasn't breathing around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, officials in Middlesex County said. 

Responders performed CPR, and Witten was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

"No one is ever prepared for the loss of a child and as such no funeral preparations had been made," Witten's uncle, Scott Steigerwald, said on a GoFundMe page for his brother, Kevin, and Witten's mother, Renee.

"Their family is now suddenly having to make these plans while living through one of the most tragic experiences we can imagine. I am asking any who can help to please find it in your hearts to donate to help us lay our little angel to rest."

Click here to donate to the Steigerwald family.

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