LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -
A two-year-old boy was found in a backyard pool at the 100 block of Mallard Avenue near Jones and US-95 at approximately 9:35 a.m. Sunday.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue said a 13-year-old family member conducted CPR on the toddler until first responders arrived on scene.
The toddler was given advanced life support by paramedics and was transported to University Medical Center Pediatrics Unit.
Family members told FOX5 their son was still alive. It was unknown to them how long he was in the pool, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue said.
One of the leading reasons of accidental death for children less than four years of age in Southern Nevada is water related incidents that result in drowning, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.
On average, eight children drown each year in southern Nevada.
Regardless of what type of water source, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue wants to remind everyone of the A-B-C-Ds of drowning prevention:
A – Adult Supervision. A responsible adult needs to have eye contact and within reach of all children while they are in any type water.
B – Barriers. A barrier around the pool itself is one of the best ways to help prevent tragedy. If you are on a boat or outside camping, consider child restraint devices such as a playpen to keep children in while they are near outside water bodies.
C – Classes. Classes in C.P.R. is a must for anyone that has a swimming pool or that visit outside water sources on a regular basis. Other classes to consider are swimming classes or safe boating classes.
D – Devices. An approved personal flotation device is recommended for children when they are near any type of water source, including swimming pools and they cannot swim. Children should wear an approved flotation device any time they are out in an outside body of water, especially on a watercraft or while engaged in an activity near water, such as fishing.
In almost every case, drowning is preventable. For more information about drowning prevention and water safety, contact the Southern Nevada Drowning Prevention Coalition at http://www.sndcpc.org.
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