NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Child hospitalized after pool incident in Fort Lauderdale
A child was hospitalized after being found in a pool at Riverland Park in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday. The child was conscious and breathing when emergency responders arrived and was transported to Broward Health Medical Center.
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This incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns regarding water-related emergencies involving minors in South Florida.
Key Facts
- A child between 8 and 12 years old was found in a pool in the 900 block of Southwest 27th Avenue on Tuesday.
- Riverland Park staff performed CPR on the child before police arrived.
- The child was conscious, breathing, and talking while being transported to Broward Health Medical Center.
- The report notes a recent cluster of near-drowning and drowning incidents in South Florida, including a 4-year-old in Sunrise and two 14-year-olds in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Who's Mentioned
locationRiverland Park“Location where the incident occurred.”locationBroward Health Medical Center“Hospital where the child was transported.”organizationFort Lauderdale Police“Responded to the emergency call.”location900 block of Southwest 27th Avenue“Specific location of the incident.”organizationFort Lauderdale Fire Rescue“Provided medical treatment and transport.”