Toddler dies after being pulled from pool of Phoenix home
A 2-year-old boy died after being found in a residential pool on Sunday in Phoenix.
The Phoenix Fire Department responded to the drowning incident at around 4:15 p.m. at a residential pool near 43rd and Glendale avenues. The victim was found unconscious, not breathing and CPR was started before emergency services arrived, according to fire officials.
It was unknown how long the boy had been in the water.
The Fire Department took the boy to the hospital in extremely critical condition, according to Phoenix fire Capt. Todd Keller.
Hospital staff continued lifesaving measures, but the boy later died, according to Phoenix police Sgt. Phil Krynsky.
How to stay safe around water
As the Valley weather heats up, the city of Phoenix provided these tips to keep children safe around water:
Install an approved barrier to separate a pool from the rest of the residence
Maintain lifesaving devices like a hook, pole or floatation device nearby
Never leave children unattended around water or a pool
Take steps to ensure an enclosed pool cannot be accessed with chairs, tables or ladders
Do not allow children to play in the pool area
Store toys far away from any water
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Child found in pool of Phoenix home near 43rd, Glendale avenues dies
