Death of 10-year-old child investigated in Dodge County

Dodge County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a 10-year-old child.

Deputies were called to a residence in Hayfield about 11:30 a.m. Sunday because the child was found unresponsive in bed. The Post-Bulletin reports efforts to revive the youngster were unsuccessful and the child was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities say there was no obvious trauma to the child, who had no history of medical problems. An autopsy is planned to determine the cause of death.

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