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One-year-old Buckeye boy dies 8 days after near-drowning

A young boy in Buckeye was transported to the hospital in critical condition, and he passed away on July 27.

BUCKEYE, Ariz. — A child died Monday over a week after being rescued in critical condition from a pool in Buckeye, police said.

The City of Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue responded to a drowning call for a one-year-old boy on Sunday, July 19.

When units arrived, the boy was out of the pool and family members were performing CPR, the Buckeye fire captain said. 

It was unclear how long the child was in the water, but he was transported by ground to a local hospital. He was reported to be in critical condition, according to the City of Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue.

The child never recovered and passed away, according to the Buckeye Police Department.

The child would have been 2-years-old in just a few days.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. 12 News will continue to update as more information is provided.

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