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3-year-old pulled from Scottsdale pool dies
A 3-year-old has died after being pulled from a swimming pool on July 29 near Scottsdale and McDowell roads.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A toddler has died after being pulled from a swimming pool at an apartment complex in Scottsdale, police said.
What we know:
According to the Scottsdale Fire Department, crews on July 29 responded to an apartment complex near Scottsdale and McDowell Roads after a 3-year-old was found unresponsive in a pool.
"First responders performed advanced life-saving measures at the scene before transporting the child to a local children's hospital," the department said. "The child's condition remains critical."
Scottsdale Police confirmed the child died at the hospital on July 30.
"There were no apparent signs of foul play, and currently, no criminal charges are pending," police said.
What we don't know:
The child wasn't identified. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the child's cause and manner of death.
What you can do:
The following drowning and water safety tips were shared by the Scottsdale Fire Department:
- Always supervise children near water.
- Use barriers, such as pool fencing with self-closing, self-latching gates.
- Teach children swimming and water safety skills as soon as possible.
- Learn CPR to provide immediate aid if necessary.
- Don't rely on floatation devices, like water wings or pool noodles.
- Drain kiddle pools, tubs and buckets after use.
Map of where the incident happened