A one-year-old child is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a backyard pool in Phoenix. The incident happened near 43rd and Southern avenues. Family members were performing CPR when Phoenix Fire Department crews arrived, according to KTAR.
A one-year-old child is in extremely critical condition after being found unresponsive in a backyard pool in Phoenix. Fire officials said it is not known how long the child was in the water, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. The child was taken to a pediatric hospital, and the Community Assistance Program was sent to the home. Phoenix Police are investigating the incident.
Local safety advocates are reminding families about the importance of watching children closely around water. Fulton Homes emphasized that "two seconds is too long to take your eyes off kids near water." Resources and safety information are available on the 2 Seconds is Too Long website, as mentioned by KTAR.
