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Authorities are investigating a drowning incident at a Pompano Beach home that left a child dead on Thursday.
Deputies and fire rescue crews responded to the home in the 1600 block of Northeast 1st Avenue shortly after 12 p.m. after receiving a call of a possible drowning, Broward Sheriff's Office officials said.
The child was found in a nearby pool and pulled out of the water as first responders began lifesaving measures, officials said.
Paramedics rushed the child to a nearby hospital where the child was pronounced dead.
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Officials haven't released the child's age or identity.
BSO homicide and crime scene detectives are investigating the incident.
Check back with NBC6 for updates.
