2 toddler girls die after being pulled from backyard pool [Video]

PHOENIX — Two toddler girls died after they were pulled from a backyard pool Thursday afternoon near 67th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road, officials say.

The Phoenix Fire Department said two toddlers were found unresponsive in the pool. Their father called 911 and attempted to give both girls CPR until medics arrived.  Both children were quickly transported to a pediatric hospital. 

Both girls later died, according to Phoenix police. Their identities have not been disclosed.

Detectives are presently on scene to assume the investigation but “nothing suspicious” has been noted, police said.

“It’s a tremendous loss for this family and this community,” Rob McDade, PIO with the Phoenix Fire Department said. 

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