Updated: CCPD investigating near-drowning involving a toddler
A toddler pulled from a pool by a family member is in critical condition, according to the Cape Coral Police Department.
The 2-year-old girl, whose name has not been released, was taken to Cape Coral Hospital after she fell into a pool at a home near the intersection of Embers Parkway and Chiquita Boulevard N.
Her family found her at 11:21. CPR was immediately initiated by a family member, then by Cape Coral Police until the Fire Department and LCEMS arrived to provide advanced life support, officials said.
The child was unresponsive when she was transported to Cape Coral Hospital.
“Due to the critical condition of the child, this case is being worked by Cape Coral police detectives with forensics and Victims Advocates assisting,” officials said.
“Things are still very critical at this point,” said Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, police spokesperson. “While our Detectives have a job to do in investigating, our agency is also providing the family help through our Victim Assistance Program. Our thoughts and prayers are with the child and the family at this hour.”
No additional information is being released at this time, pending notification of all next-of-kin, he said late Friday afternoon.
Source: Cape Coral Police Department
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CCFD: 2-year-old rushed to hospital after being found pool
At 11:21 a.m. today, the Cape Coral Fire Department responded to a call of a possible pediatric drowning at a home near the intersection of Embers Parkway and Chiquita Boulevard.
According to a report issued by the CCFD, a 2-year-old female had been found in the pool by her family. CPR was initiated by a family member then by Cape Coral Police until the fire department and Lee County EMS arrived on scene to provide advanced life support.
The child was unresponsive at the time of transport to Cape Coral Hospital, according to the CCFD. Two firefighters rode in with the patient.
Source: Cape Coral Fire Department