One-year-old girl dies after drowning in Burlington backyard swimming pool

A one-year-old girl has died in hospital after a drowning in a Burlington backyard swimming pool last month, Halton police say.

Police were called to a Burlington home on Kevin Crescent, near Walkers Line and Upper Middle Road, on July 25 at 1:48 p.m. for reports of a drowning.

When emergency responders arrived, a 19-month-old girl was pulled from the backyard pool and life-saving measures were performed, Halton police said. The child was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Const. Steve Elms confirmed that the child died in hospital on Saturday morning.

Neighbours told Inside Halton the family living in the home recently moved into the neighbourhood.

Anyone with information regarding this incident who has not yet spoken with police are asked to contact the Duty Staff Sergeant at Burlington Police Station on 905-825-4747 ext. 2310.

With files from Inside Halton

Cheyenne Bholla is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star's radio room in Toronto. Reach her via email: cbholla@thestar.ca