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Toddler dies after being found in backyard pool, officials say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Haley Williams , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The circumstances surrounding the child's death are being reported by outlets such as AZFamily and Gray News.
A tragic incident occurred in Phoenix, where a young child's life was lost. The child, only one year old, was found in a backyard pool. First responders were dispatched to a home after reports of a drowning were made.
They arrived to find family members already administering CPR to the child. Further details about this incident are available from local news sources, including the city's fire department. The circumstances surrounding the child's death are being reported by outlets such as AZFamily and Gray News.
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Category: safety Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A tragic incident occurred in Phoenix, where a young child's life was lost. The child, only one year old, was found in a backyard pool. First responders were dispatched to a home after reports of a…
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