May 26. 2009

Mike Tyson (AP)

Boxer Mike Tyson's four-year-old daughter, Exodus, has passed away, after a treadmill mishap left her tangled in the cords and struggling to breathe yesterday. She was pronounced dead this morning at 11:45 AM.

Treadmills, much like mini blinds, can be very harmful to children, which is why they bear specific warnings. Kids are young and inquisitive, without the presence of mind to realize when they are in danger.

Accidents can happen so fast and it is always tragic when something like this occurs. It's difficult at times being the parents of a young child, but it is imperative that they are never let out of your sight.

My condolences to the family.

Mike Tyson's daughter dies after hanging accident

PHOENIX (AP) — The 4-year-old daughter of boxer Mike Tyson died at a hospital Tuesday, a day after her neck apparently got caught in a treadmill cord at her Phoenix home, police said.

Exodus Tyson was pronounced dead just before noon, police Sgt. Andy Hill said. She had been on life support and police have said their investigation showed her injury on Monday was a "tragic accident."

"There are no words to describe the tragic loss of our beloved Exodus," the family said in a statement. "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."

Police said Exodus either slipped or put her head in the loop of a cord hanging under the console. Her 7-year-old brother found her and told their mother. She took Exodus off the cord, called 911 and tried to revive her...

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