GOODYEAR, Ariz. — A 5-year-old boy has died after being pulled from a swimming pool Wednesday afternoon in Goodyear, according to authorities.
The Goodyear Fire Department said firefighters responded to a home in the area of Yuma Road and Sarival Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
Upon arrival, firefighters found the boy in a pool, according to the fire department.
It is not known how long the child was in the water.
The fire department said the child was treated and then taken to a trauma center.
Goodyear police announced Friday that the child had passed away.
"In the midst of this time of sorrow, it becomes even more crucial to gently underscore the critical importance of water safety. To foster a safer environment, we actively encourage the community's engagement in the City of Goodyear swimming lessons program," the police department wrote in a statement.
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