Three-Year-Old Boy Dies Mysteriously At Day Care Center

A 3-year-old boy died of mysterious causes after being dropped off at a child day care center in Bensonhurst. The New York Daily News is reporting that Andy Li lost consciousness before being rushed to Maimonides Hospital.

After Li’s parents, who live in Homecrest, dropped him off at a properly licensed day care facility on 65th Street near 21st Avenue in Bensonhurst last Saturday, he began foaming at the mouth around 3:25 p.m. After being taken to Maimonides Hospital, he was soon pronounced dead.

Police stated that the child showed no signs of trauma and that an autopsy would be conducted to determine cause of death.

Lin McKeon, a family friend, told DNAinfo that the parents haven’t drank or eaten anything since their boy’s death.

“He loved his mother (Hua Li) and would kiss her on the lips whenever he saw her,” McKeon told DNA Info. “He was a happy, healthy child. He loved Angry Birds and toy cars.”

Besides dealing with the unfathomable tragedy of their son’s death, McKeon stated that the family’s dire financial situation has put into doubt whether or not a funeral can be held.

“They are so poor they cannot afford to pay for a funeral. I hope they find a way to raise the money,” McKeon said.

The family also has a 10-year-old son.