9-year-old boy in critical condition after drowning incident in Buckeye

PHOENIX — A 9-year-old child is in critical condition after being found unconscious in a backyard pool, according to the Buckeye Fire Department.

The Buckeye Fire Department responded to the drowning incident incident at a home in the Sundance Park community just before 4 p.m. The boy was found face down in the water while a family gathering was taking place. Authorities said the boy was unsupervised for approximately one minute.

Care was provided before the boy was transported to Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Avondale Campus, where he remains in critical condition.

While the boy was breathing, authorities said he required advanced medical care.

No further information was provided.

KTAR News and Fulton Homes want to remind you that two seconds is too long to take your eyes off kids near water. To learn more about this campaign, visit the 2 Seconds is Too Long website.

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