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Bradenton Police investigate near-drowning of 6-year-old child at local home
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A 6-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition following a near-drowning incident at a Bradenton home on Sunday night. Emergency responders airlifted the child to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital after family members and first responders performed resuscitation efforts. Bradenton Police stated that no criminal charges have been filed and the investigation is ongoing.
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A local child suffered critical injuries in a pool incident, prompting police to issue a public reminder regarding water safety and constant supervision around pools.
Key Facts
- A 6-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a residential pool at a Bradenton home.
- Officers responded to the scene in the 3500 block of 24th Avenue West at approximately 9:06 p.m. Sunday.
- Family members performed initial life-saving measures before emergency crews took over.
- The child was airlifted to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and remained in critical condition on Monday.
- No criminal charges have been filed and the Bradenton Police Department's investigation is ongoing.