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Two toddlers were found in a pool at a Phoenix home and later died in hospital. The children were three-year-old twins, with their father having called 911 and attempted CPR. This year, 15 people have reportedly died from water-related incidents in Maricopa and Pinal counties.
Tragic Drowning Incident in Phoenix Claims Lives of Two Toddlers
Two toddlers tragically lost their lives after being discovered in a pool at a Phoenix home on Thursday afternoon. First responders arrived swiftly, within three minutes of receiving a distress call about a toddler found in a pool near Lower Buckeye Road and 63rd Avenue, only to find two toddlers needing immediate medical attention.
The toddlers were rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, where they later succumbed to their injuries. The victims have been identified as three-year-old twin sisters, as per their uncle’s statement.
The twins’ father made the distress call to 9-1-1. Phoenix Fire Capt. Rob McDade mentioned the father’s attempt at administering CPR to both children, highlighting the emotional hardship endured by the family.
As reported by Children’s Safety Zone, this incident adds to the grim tally of 15 water-related deaths in Maricopa and Pinal counties this year. Capt. McDade stressed the silent nature of drownings, emphasizing the need for constant supervision of children around pools.
The Phoenix Fire Department provides water safety tips available online to educate the public and prevent such unfortunate incidents.
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