One dead after dangerous weekend for young children in Quebec residential pools – Montreal

A five-year-old little one is in hospital in severe situation after falling into the pool at his house Sunday afternoon in Repentigny.

The kid remained within the water for about 20 minutes and was in cardiac arrest when he was rushed to a hospital.

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The kid fell into an inground swimming pool at a residence on Iberville Boulevard round 3:47 p.m., in accordance with the decision acquired by Repentigny police.

Police discovered that the swimming pool was deserted, “black and muddy,” Sgt. Bruno Marier stated.

Two neighbours have been already within the water looking for the kid. The kid was finally positioned within the deepest a part of the pool.

A police officer needed to dive to get him out of the water and hand him over to the paramedics.

“We’re nonetheless awaiting information of his state of well being, however we’ve got been capable of decide that he spent about 20 minutes within the backside of the water, so we worry the worst,” Sgt. Marier stated.

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A number of adults and youngsters have been current on the scene.

An investigation is underway.

Saint-Lambert Drowning

A four-year-old boy misplaced his life on Saturday after being discovered unresponsive in a residential swimming pool in Saint-Lambert.

Based on data offered by Longueuil police (SPAL), emergency providers have been referred to as at about 4:10 p.m. after the invention of the younger boy in a swimming pool on Normandy Avenue.

“Manoeuvres have been rapidly undertaken, as quickly as the primary responders arrived. A cardiac defibrillator was additionally used,” Longueuil police stated on social media.

The kid was taken to hospital, the place he was declared lifeless shortly after 5 p.m.

Police are investigating.

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Quebec Metropolis

Within the Quebec Metropolis area, a younger boy was saved by an alert grownup after being discovered unconscious in his household’s pool.

The province has recorded 20 drowning deaths to date this yr.