4-year-old boy in extremely critical condition after being pulled from south Phoenix pool

PHOENIX - A 4-year-old boy is in extremely critical condition after he was found face down in a south Phoenix swimming pool.

According to Phoenix Fire Capt. Scott Douglas, the incident happened on Nov. 15 at a home near 43rd Avenue and Baseline Road when the child went into the backyard and into the pool while a family member was taking a shower.

Firefighters arrived at the scene and performed CPR before transporting the child to a hospital.

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