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2-year-old child in critical condition after being found face down in pool

The Mesa Fire Department said they have turned over treatment of the 2-year-old girl to a local hospital.
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MESA, Ariz. — A 2-year-old girl is now fighting for her life after being found face down in a pool, Mesa Fire Department said.

A family member was watching the child and went inside briefly, firefighters said.

When the family member came back out, they found the child in the pool.

Upon arrival, firefighters began resuscitating the child, the department said. They have since turned over treatment of the girl to a local hospital. 

She is in critical condition.

The incident occurred near the intersection of Delta Avenue and Higley Road.

This is a developing story and will be updated as information is relayed.

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