A 3-year-old boy found in a pool at Disney's Art of Animation Resort Tuesday night has died, according to Orange County Sheriff's deputies.

According to deputies, the boy became separated from his parents at the hotel and was later found in the pool.

Deputies said the child was transported to a hospital in Celebration, where he later died.

Deputies have not released the name of the child.

Officials said the child and his family were visiting from out of town.

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