A 4-year-old boy was hospitalized after being found in a pool at a Litchfield Park residence yesterday evening. According to 12News, Rural Metro Fire responded to the situation near El Mirage and Camelback roads following a report of the child being pulled from the water.
Upon arrival of Rural Metro, the boy, who had previously been given CPR by individuals before their arrival, was breathing but remained unresponsive. The incident occurred late Sunday evening, though exact details remain scant on the amount of time the boy was submerged or what precipitated the event. Having performed CPR, the family members were waiting for first responders.
The child was transported to Phoenix Children's Hospital for further medical attention. As of this morning, an update regarding the boy's condition has not been made available to the public.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, alongside Rural Metro Fire, attended the scene of the near-tragedy. According to another report by ABC15, the emergency crews were called around 11:30 p.m. to the home. Coming to the scene, the urgency was palpable as the boy's health hung in balance, the details of how he entered the pool or the length he was in the water remained unclear.
Both news outlets are closely following the story and will provide updates as they become available, with the community hoping for a favorable outcome for the young child and his family during this difficult time.
