A four-year-old child was found unresponsive in a neighbor's backyard pool in Ottawa on Wednesday afternoon, according to local police. The child was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Emergency services were called to the scene after the child was discovered in the pool. Initial reports indicate the child was not breathing when found. Paramedics provided care before transporting the child to a nearby hospital. The child's condition was critical upon arrival.
This incident marks the second child-related tragedy in Ottawa this year. Last month, a three-year-old was found drowned in a public fountain. Both cases have raised concerns about child safety in public and private water areas. Authorities are reviewing safety protocols for residential pools and public water features.
The child's family has not yet commented publicly. A spokesperson for Ottawa police confirmed the death but declined to provide further details. An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.
