Investigators have shared an update after a four-month-old baby tragically died after temperatures in Arizona reached a high of 120°F during the July 4 weekend.
As previously reported, Tanna Rae Wroblewski passed away after being on a boat with family in Lake Havasu on Friday (July 5) evening.
The worried parents performed CPR on their infant after she suddenly "lost consciousness" before "Lake Havasu City Fire Department quickly arrived to take over life-saving procedures," according to a GoFundMe created by a family friend.
The baby was then rushed to Lake Havasu Regional Medical Center before being airlifted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
A heartwrenching tribute statement was shared on the donations page, which read: "Tanna Rae Wroblewski, our real-life angel, became an angel in heaven. We are beyond devastated, heartbroken; there are just no words."
"July 5, 2024 - The Wroblewski's experienced the unthinkable. Enjoying a family day on the lake turned into the most unimaginable day of their lives," they continued. "Our precious baby girl gave us her last smiles and we gave her our last kisses. We will never understand why you had to leave so soon, you were just too perfect."
"The Wroblewski's are surrounded by so much support, love, family, and friends. You would never expect the unthinkable to happen and have to plan a funeral for your sweet baby girl at the shy age of four months old. All of your love, thoughts, and prayers are truly appreciated as they are going through the most difficult, unimaginable time in their lives," they concluded.
The Lake Havasu region has been experiencing scorching temperatures and was even issued an extreme heat warning the day Tanna died.
While the little girl's cause of death is yet to be released by a medical examiner, authorities suspect it could be a heat-related illness.
There is still mystery surrounding the exact circumstances, which is why authorities are investigating whether the little girl's untimely passing was the result of a crime.
It has not been disclosed if Tanna's parents will face any charges, per Daily Mail.
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Tanna's grieving parents have told the publication that they don't know what happened on that horrific day, and said it was just a "regular, happy day as a family".
On Monday (July 8), Tanna’s mother, Alyssa, took to Facebook - the day that her late daughter would have turned four months old - to share a heartbreaking tribute post which was accompanied by pictures of the little one.
“These are the last photos I took of you before you left us. Your smile radiated joy. I always said she is my ANGEL she is my PEACE," she penned. "I never thought there would be a day in my life without you. You made our family whole. You would’ve been 4 months old today."
Alyssa said explaining the loss to Tanna's older sister Ray “has been tough," adding: “We don’t understand why you had to leave, how could she? She’s left out toys for you and made sure your favorites were all in the bassinet before bed the last couple nights."
"We are so heartbroken without you baby girl, there are just no words," she continued. "We love you and would give anything to have you here with us. We love you forever Tanny."
A horrific heatwave has taken over the country, causing at least 28 people to die from heat-related conditions in the last week, as reported by the Washington Post.
Last Tuesday (July 2), a nine-year-old boy named Cortinez Logan died after going on a trail walk with his family at the South Mountain Park and Preserve near Phoenix during the triple-figure temperatures.
Cortinez went "in and out of consciousness," while being administered CPR and was airlifted to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Exactly one week later, a toddler named Parker Scholtes died after her father, Chris Scholtes, 37, left her asleep in a car while it was 109F.
According to a press release, Chris left the vehicle running and the air conditioning on before entering the residence. But once he returned after 30 minutes, he discovered his little one unresponsive, with the engine and air conditioner turned off.
The toddler was rushed to Banner University Medical Center Tucson, where her mother Erika Scholtes, 35, worked as an anesthesiologist.
"Resuscitation efforts were being done, and the child was immediately transported to the hospital," the department wrote. "Unfortunately, the child was pronounced deceased at the hospital. MPD Criminal Investigations Unit is on scene to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident."
Marana Police Captain Tim Brunenkant spoke out about the devastating incident, saying the details about Parker's death were still being investigated.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by these tragedies.