Juvenile Drowns in Vestavia Hills: Authorities investigating accidental juvenile drowning
Officials in Vestavia Hills are investigating the tragic drowning of a juvenile that occurred Thursday in the 500 block of Lake Colony Drive. According to authorities, the incident appears to have been an accidental drowning.
Emergency responders were called to the scene, but despite their efforts, the juvenile could not be revived. Authorities have not yet released the identity or age of the victim as they continue their investigation.
The community remains in shock as more details emerge about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities will provide additional updates as they become available.
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A 4-year-old boy died in an accidental drowning at a backyard swimming pool in Manteca earlier this week, police said.
Officers responded to the home Monday just before 11:30 a.m. after the child’s mother found him unresponsive in the pool, police said. Officers and medics were unable to revive the boy with CPR and the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The child’s mother and brother had been home and unaware the child had gone into the backyard near the pool, police said.
“These incidents are devastating for the family and traumatic for the first responders involved. Please respect the family’s privacy during this time of grieving,” police said in a statement.