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2-year-old drowns in swimming pool at Pompano Beach apartment complex

POMPANO BEACH, FLA. – Authorities are investigating a toddler tragedy at an apartment complex in Pompano Beach.

According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, a 2-year-old drowned in the swimming pool of the complex located along the 400 block of Southeast 15th Street, Saturday afternoon.

BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units responded to the complex and immediately began lifesaving measures on the child.

Paramedics transported the victim to a nearby hospital where the patient was pronounced dead.

BSO’s homicide and crime scene units are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Alfred Duncan

Alfred Duncan is a senior editor at The South Florida Daily, where he oversees our coverage of politics, misinformation, health and economics. Alfred is a former reporter and editor for BuzzFeed News, National Geographic and USA Today.

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