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4-year-old girl breathing after submersion incident at community pool in Phoenix

Aug 18, 2024, 7:00 PM

A 4-year-old girl received medical attention after a submersion incident in Phoenix. (Pexels photo)...

A 4-year-old girl received medical attention after a submersion incident in Phoenix. (Pexels photo)

(Pexels photo)

PHOENIX — A 4-year-old girl received medical attention on Sunday after she was submerged in a community pool for about 30 seconds, authorities said.

Firefighters arrived at a townhome complex near 21st Way and Southern Avenue where the girl was awake, breathing and talking.

Fire personnel recommended the girl be taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

No other information was available.

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4-year-old girl breathing after submersion incident at community pool in Phoenix