PHOENIX — 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 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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Responding officers and firefighters performed CPR as they took the girl to the hospital.
Former heavyweight champion Tyson was in Las Vegas at the time of the accident and flew to Phoenix on Monday.
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Sophomore Rich Saferian shot a 3-over 74 and was the leading Wildcat on Tuesday after the first round of the NCAA men's golf championships in Toledo, Ohio.
The Wildcats were 26 over par and tied for last place after the first round. Co-leaders Oklahoma State and Georgia were tied at 4 over.
Saferian's round of 3 over placed him in a tie for 41st. Teammate Tarquin MacManus had a 6-over 77 in the first round, Jonathan Khan carded a 79, senior Tyler Neal, the only upperclassmen in the Wildcat lineup, shot an 80, and Phil Bagdade shot an 81.
The tournament continues through Saturday.
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