Toddler Saved From Near Drowning in Pool in La Crescenta

A child was given CPR and rushed to the hospital after being unresponsive following being pulled out of a backyard pool in La Crescenta on Thursday, according to a message sent out by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The toddler was taken to the hospital but was already breathing by the time paramedics arrived, according to the release.  Once at the hospital the child regained consciousness and was breathing and talking normally.

The toddler was out of sight for just a few seconds when he fell into the pool, according to the release.

Tips and reminders from the County Fire Department:

Summer is a time for food, family and fun.  Don’t let swimming dangers bring tragedy to your home.  There is an average of 120 drowning incidents in Los Angeles County each year.  JUST A FEW SECONDS is all it takes for a life to be lost to this silent killer.  The Los Angeles County Fire Department has some important tips to help your family stay safe at this time of year.

Most of the toddlers and infants who have drowned in backyard pools or spas were thought to be somewhere else in the home.  The swimming pool “Fencing” ordinance in Los Angeles County requires that all swimming pools more than two feet in depth be surrounded by a protective fence of not less than five feet in height.  This incident reemphasizes the importance of knowing CPR.

Do not rely solely on fences or walls for protection against drowning; there is no substitute for constant supervision.  Never take your eyes off a child when he or she is in or near any body of water, even for a second.  Make sure your child swims only where a responsible adult is in charge.  Keep toys and other tempting playthings out of the water and away from the pool or spa.  Children will do most anything to get to play with these.  For more information, please contact our Public Information Office at (323) 881-2411, or visit the LACoFD website at:http://fire.lacounty.gov