A three-year-old child was transported to the hospital after being rescued from the water in a near-drowning at an aquatic center in Cary Sunday afternoon.
The Cary Fire Protection District responded around 12:37 p.m. Sunday to Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center, 1201 North First Street in Cary, for a report of a drowning.
Paramedics arrived within minutes and located a 3-year-old child in respiratory distress, according to Cary Fire Protection District Public Information Officer Alex Vucha.
The child was out of the water after reportedly being pulled from the pool prior to emergency crews arriving.
A medical helicopter was initially placed on standby but was later canceled as the child’s condition improved, Vucha said.
The child was breathing and responsive prior to being transported by ambulance to a local hospital for further evaluation.
“As we head into the heart of summer, we want to remind families that active supervision is critical anytime children are near water,” Cary Fire Chief Brad Delatorre said.
“Whether you’re at a public pool or in your own backyard, close attention and basic safety measures can make all the difference. That same level of awareness is just as important around the Fox River, especially near beaches or while swimming off boats. Life jackets and knowing your surroundings are key to preventing a tragedy,” Delatorre said.
The Cary Police Department is investigating the circumstances of the near-drowning.