An 8-year-old girl who is believed to have suffocated on a Mylar balloon likely passed away while she entertained her younger brother with the oversized inflatable, her family told InsideEdition ...

CLINTON, Tenn. — A 7-year-old Tennessee girl died after suffocating on a balloon she got for her birthday, according to her mother. Alexandra Hope Kelly, celebrated her 7th birthday on September ...

The girl died when she suffocated on a Mylar balloon, according to officials with Portland Fire & Rescue. Officials say the death is completely accidental and there will be no investigation.

She was absolutely amazing, just the sweetest little girl with a big heart.” Channa Kelly said Alexandra was popping her birthday balloons with scissors when she left the room to lie down.