Coral Springs

Baby in critical condition after near-drowning in Coral Springs: Police

Bystanders initially performed CPR on the baby until officers arrived at the home, police said.

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A 1-year-old baby was left in critical condition on Sunday evening after an apparent near-drowning in Coral Springs. 

A 1-year-old baby was left in critical condition on Sunday evening after an apparent near-drowning in Coral Springs.

Neighbor told NBC6 that they rushed over to help -- one reportedly performing CPR while another called 911.

"The 911 operator was on the phone telling me how perform CPR,“ a neighbor said. "There was a lot of water coming out of his lungs."

Officers later arrived at the home near NW 95th Avenue and took over, authorities confirmed.

Coral Springs-Parkland Fire crews also responded before taking the baby to Broward Health Coral Springs in critical condition, according to the deputy fire chief.

This is a developing story. Check back with NBC6 for updates.

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