Phoenix fire pulls 1-year-old from west Phoenix pool [Video]

Officials say it is unknown how long the child was in the water. Here are the latest details.

PHOENIX — A 1-year-old boy is being taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition after being found unconscious and not breathing in a backyard pool in west Phoenix.

Phoenix fire said CPR was initiated before the fire crew’s arrival and it is unknown how long the child was in the water.

This is a developing story and more details will be added as they are made available.

Drowning Prevention Tips:

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between ages 1-4 aside from birth defects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Three children die every day as a result of drowning. Here are some tips from the CDC on how to protect children around water:

Learn life-saving skills.

Everyone should know the basics of swimming (floating, moving through the water) and CPR.

Fence it off.

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