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4-year-old hospitalized, in critical condition after near-drowning in Plantation pool
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Litzy Grijalba , as published by WSVN 7 News
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred on Saturday night near 4640 W Broward Boulevard. Further details about the incident are available from Plantation Fire Rescue and news outlets, including WSVN 7 News.
A four-year-old child is in critical condition after being pulled from a pool in Plantation. The incident occurred on Saturday night near 4640 W Broward Boulevard. First responders found the child unresponsive and immediately began life-saving CPR.
Paramedics continued to perform chest compressions on the way to the hospital. Fortunately, the child's pulse was restored before arrival at Broward Health Medical Center. The child remains alive but in critical condition.
Further details about the incident are available from Plantation Fire Rescue and news outlets, including WSVN 7 News. This incident follows another recent near-drowning in North Lauderdale, highlighting the importance of water safety in South Florida.
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Category: safety Published: July 19, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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