A tragic incident unfolded in Ottawa’s Carson Grove neighborhood when a four-year-old child was discovered unresponsive in a neighbor’s backyard pool and later passed away, as reported by Ottawa police. The authorities responded to a residence near Bathgate Drive and Matheson Road outside of downtown Ottawa at approximately 5:20 p.m. The child was in cardiac arrest when Ottawa paramedics arrived, initiating CPR immediately. Despite resuscitation efforts en route to the hospital, the child could not be revived.
Paramedic spokesperson Marc-Antoine Deschamps acknowledged the emotional toll of such distressing situations, emphasizing the available support for staff facing challenging circumstances. The police investigation, as stated in a news release on Thursday, has not revealed any suspicious elements related to the incident. Law enforcement will further scrutinize the circumstances, particularly how the child gained access to the neighboring property.
Expressing condolences, the police extended sympathies to the child’s family, loved ones, neighbors, and first responders impacted by the tragic loss. To safeguard the family’s privacy, the police have refrained from disclosing additional details such as the child’s gender.
