Overview
- A 3-year-old boy was found in a backyard pool near 124th Street and Via Linda Saturday afternoon after bystanders began CPR and Scottsdale Fire Department crews transported him to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
- Bystanders had started CPR before emergency crews arrived, and paramedics continued life-saving care on scene prior to transport.
- Officials say it is unclear how long the child was submerged and the incident remains under investigation.
- The Scottsdale Fire Department reiterated water-safety measures including designating a single adult 'Water Watcher,' installing self-closing and self-latching barriers, keeping distractions like phones away, and learning CPR.
- Drowning can occur silently and in seconds, and immediate bystander CPR can significantly improve outcomes, underscoring the importance of constant supervision and CPR training for households with pools.