5-year-old boy in critical condition after being found in Phoenix pool
Apr 22, 2024, 7:22 PM | Updated: Apr 23, 2024, 5:32 am
A 2-year-old boy is in critical condition after a drowning incident in a backyard pool in Phoenix. (Pexels Photo)
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PHOENIX — A 5-year-old boy is in critical condition after a drowning incident in an apartment pool in Phoenix on Monday evening, authorities said.
The child was pulled out of the pool by a family member, who attempted resuscitation efforts before first responders arrived at the apartment near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road around 6:30 p.m., the Phoenix Fire Department said.
The boy was then taken to a hospital.
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It was unknown how long the child was in the pool. The incident is being investigated by Phoenix police.
No other information was available.
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