GLENDALE, Ariz. — A 4-year-old girl who fell into a Glendale pool on Thursday has died, city officials announced Friday morning.
According to the Glendale Fire Department, crews were called to the area of 6041 W Medlock Drive, near Camelback Road and 59th Avenue around 7:45 p.m.
VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Una niña de 4 años murió después de ser sacada de una piscina en Glendale
Fire officials say a 4-year-old girl was pulled from a pool and crews started to perform CPR.
Lifesaving efforts continued as the child was transported to the hospital. Sadly, the girl later died at the hospital.
Glendale police stepped in to investigate the incident and reportedly found no reason to suspect foul play. Police will not be submitting charges.
Drowning Prevention Tips:
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between ages 1-4 aside from birth defects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Three children die every day as a result of drowning. Here are some tips from the CDC on how to protect children around water:
Learn life-saving skills.
Everyone should know the basics of swimming (floating, moving through the water) and CPR.
Fence it off.
Install a four–sided isolation fence, with self–closing and self–latching gates, around backyard swimming pools. This can help keep children away from the area when they aren’t supposed to be swimming. Pool fences should be completely separate the house and play area from the pool.
Life jackets are a must.
Make sure kids wear life jackets in and around natural bodies of water, such as lakes or the ocean, even if they know how to swim. Life jackets can be used in and around pools for weaker swimmers too.
Keep a close watch
When kids are in or near water (including bathtubs), closely supervise them at all times. Because drowning happens quickly and quietly, adults watching kids in or near water should avoid distracting activities like reading books, talking on the phone, or using alcohol and drugs.