Tragedy struck in Arizona as a two-year-old boy was pronounced dead and another was left fighting for his life in separate pool incidents that occurred in Buckeye and Phoenix yesterday. The young victim in Phoenix was found submerged in a backyard pool near 39th and Maryland avenues; despite receiving CPR from bystanders and first responders, he passed away after being transported to the hospital, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix.

In a separate and unrelated incident, a toddler in Buckeye remains in critical condition after being discovered in a pool near Miller Road and Dove Cove Drive. Authorities responded to the scene shortly after 2 p.m., according to the Buckeye Police Department. The pool, which lacked a safety fence, is now a focal point of the investigation, and the child's current condition remains precarious despite prompt medical attention, according to Arizona's Family.

Sgt. Brian Bower from the Phoenix Police Department, in a statement obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix, explained that "Phoenix Police will be investigating this incident in coordination with the Office of the Medical Examiners," in an effort to piece together the events leading up to the Phoenix tragedy. As is often the case in the aftermath of such incidents, a community is left to grapple with the loss of life so tender in years and potential.

The details about these incidents are still unclear. Authorities haven't said if the children were supervised when they got into the pools, or if there were any safety measures in place at the homes where the accidents happened. These unanswered questions might stay with those involved even after investigations are over. The families have asked for privacy during this tough time, and while that's important, people will likely talk about how to prevent similar accidents in the future.