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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade

Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue transports toddler to hospital following near-drowning incident

Emergency responders transported a 2-year-old girl to Memorial Hospital West after she was found unresponsive in a backyard pool in Pembroke Pines on Tuesday. First responders successfully performed CPR on the child, who was reported to be awake and breathing during transport.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns regarding child water safety in South Florida, following a series of recent drowning-related emergencies in the region.

Key Facts

  • A 2-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a backyard pool in the 600 block of Northwest 157th Avenue.
  • Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue received a 911 call regarding the incident shortly after 11 a.m. on Tuesday.
  • First responders performed CPR on the child at the scene and successfully resuscitated her.
  • The child was transported to Memorial Hospital West while awake and breathing.
  • The Pembroke Pines Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances of the incident.
  • This incident follows a series of recent drowning-related emergencies in South Florida.

Who's Mentioned

organizationPembroke Pines Fire Rescue“Responded to the 911 call and provided medical aid.”organizationSunbeam Television Corp“Copyright holder of the news report.”locationMemorial Hospital West“The facility where the child was transported.”locationNorthwest 157th Avenue“The location of the incident.”