Port St Lucie Police Detectives investigating near drowning

Port St Lucie Police Detectives investigating near drowning

Port St Lucie, Fl (treasurecoast.com) -On April 19, 2021 Port St Lucie Police responded to the 2100 Blk of SE Bisbee St about a 9-year-old boy being found at the bottom of a pool.  Upon arrival Officers found the father of the boy performing CPR.  Officers took over CPR until St. Lucie County Fire District arrived and transported the boy to a local hospital, where a faint pulse was established.

Officers learned that the father was home with his 9-year-old son, 5-year-old daughter, and 1-year old daughter.  The father went to change the diaper of his youngest daughter and when he was finished, he began making his 5-year-old daughter lunch.  He soon realized his son was not at the computer in class and began looking for him.  He located his son at the bottom of their pool.

The 9-year-old boy remains in critical condition.  Port St Lucie Police Detectives are investigating the incident.  The Department of Children and Families were also notified and responded.  The boy’s mother and father are cooperating with the investigation.  There have been no charges filed at this point.

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