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Longreach mourns 'little angel' drowned in water tank

An outback Queensland town is struggling to come to terms with the tragic death of a toddler who drowned in a water tank.

Residents of Longreach are mourning two-year-old Willow Walker, who fell into a tank at Camden Park Station on Monday.

Willow was taken to Longreach Base Hospital in a critical condition but could not be saved.

Heartbroken friends and family are now leaving tributes for the girl they describe as a "little angel".

Daniel, Brooke and Harley Walker are mourning the death of two-year-old Willow Walker. Photo: Supplied
Daniel, Brooke and Harley Walker are mourning the death of two-year-old Willow Walker. Photo: Supplied

"Forever Willow Walker is Longreach's little angel," Jessica Leggett wrote.

"Let's all fill our Facebook with this photo so this gorgeous family knows her little life touched us all.

"Hold your kids a little longer and tuck them in a little tighter, we are so lucky to have them with us and sometimes we lose sight of that."

Shara Helmstedt said "my heart aches for you and all your family".

“So very saddened to hear this tragic news,” Kat Scott added on Facebook.

Little Willow Walker was taken to hospital in a critical condition but could not be saved. Source: Supplied
Little Willow Walker was taken to hospital in a critical condition but could not be saved. Source: Supplied

“I was only looking at those beautiful photos of her at the bakery eating a cupcake and thought what a gorgeous little girl Willow is. My heart and thoughts are with you all right now.”

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

In the 12 months to mid 2016, 280 people drowned in Australian waterways with rivers, creeks and streams.

Of those, 58 drowned while swimming in inland waterways.