Police: Child Dies, Teen In Critical Condition After July 4th Pool Incidents
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CLAYMONT, Del. (CBS) — Police say a 4-year-old boy who nearly drowned in a family pool in New Castle County, Delaware on July 4 passed away Thursday morning as a 15-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a separate pool incident.
Police say they responded to the unit block of Franklin Avenue in Claymont Terrace for a report of a missing child around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Police found the missing child in the pool and gave him CPR. He was then transported to a local hospital where he later died.
New Castle County Police say this incident follows a 15-year-old boy who was rescued earlier that day at Georgetown Manor apartments but he remains in critical condition after receiving CPR from the lifeguard who pulled him from the water.
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Police say adults should take the proper precaution when having kids near water.