A child has died in a drowning at an area lake.

According to the Geary County Sheriff’s Office,  just before 5 p.m Monday deputies responded to the swim beach area at Milford State Park, by the splash pad and south boat ramp, to a report of a possible drowning.

First responders found a six-year-old girl at the scene. She was transported to the hospital in Junction City where she was pronounced dead.

The girl’s death is not believed to be caused by criminal activity.  The identity of the girl was not immediately released.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have information, is asked to contact the Geary County Sheriff’s office at 785-238-2261.