Child Rushed To Hospital After Near-Drowning In West Park

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) - The Broward Sheriff's Office says a child had to be rushed to a local hospital after nearly drowning in a pool in West Park.

Police said they responded to the scene on the 5300 block of SW 18th Street, Monday at about 10:15 a.m.

Authorities said when rescue units arrived, CPR was already being administered by BSO deputies.

The girl, believed to a 2-year-old, was transported to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood in critical condition.

No additional information is available at this time.