A 4-year-old boy has drowned in a backyard swimming pool in North Lauderdale, according to the Broward Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
A little after 10 a.m., deputies received a call about a possible pool drowning near the 1600 block of Southwest 63rd Terrace in North Lauderdale, according to Claudinne Caro, a spokesperson for the Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Deputies and North Lauderdale Fire Rescue paramedics responded, and found the 4-year-old in the pool, unresponsive and not breathing, according to Michael Sargis, a spokesperson for North Lauderdale Fire Rescue.<\/p>\n
Paramedics took the boy to Coral Springs Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n
BSO Homicide Unit detectives are investigating \u201cthe circumstances surrounding this incident,\u201d Caro said.<\/p>\n
The Sheriff\u2019s Office offered the following tips to keep children safe around water:<\/p>\n
A responsible adult should always closely and constantly supervise young children near water.
\nAdults should avoid all distractions when actively monitoring children in the water.
\nKeep small children within arm\u2019s reach.
\nInstall \u201cchild-proof\u201d fencing, locks, alarms, or sensors to keep children from entering pool areas.
\nTeach your kids how to swim or float on their backs for air.
\nBe sure rescue equipment and a telephone are nearby in the event of an emergency.
\nLearn CPR.<\/p>\n