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Missing boy dies after being found unresponsive in Maryborough lagoon

The boy was taken to Maryborough Hospital where he later passed away.  (ABC Wide Bay: Jake Kearnan )

A toddler has died after being pulled from a popular lagoon at Maryborough on the Fraser Coast.

The little boy was reported missing at Anzac Park just before 5pm on Saturday.

He was found unresponsive in the water with police and paramedics performing CPR at the scene but were unsuccessful.

He was transported to Maryborough Hospital, where he passed away.

An investigation is underway.

A report will be prepared for the coroner, and police say they will be in regular contact with the family.

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