A tragic incident unfolded in north Phoenix after a young child was found in critical condition following a near-drowning experience in a backyard pool. According to ABC15, the Phoenix fire officials responded to an emergency call from a residence situated near 35th Avenue and Greenway Road, where the critical situation was reported.

Upon the arrival of the firefighters, they discovered that the child had already been removed from the water, and immediately commenced advanced life-saving efforts. The Phoenix Fire Department, as per their statement to 12 News, did not specify the child's exact age but indicated that the victim was a toddler. The exact duration of time the child spent in the pool remains unclear, as details of the incident continue to come to light.

The child, whose condition was described as "extremely critical," was rushed to a local hospital for urgent medical attention. As of now, the child's current state has not been updated to the public. Phoenix police have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event to determine how the near-drowning occurred.