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Toddler drowns in a public swimming pool as cops are called in to investigate the tragedy
- Toddler was at a public pool in Kintore, about 530km west of Alice Springs
- Community members found the toddler unresponsive and performed CPR
- Child could not be saved and a report will be prepared for coroner
A toddler has died after drowning in a public swimming pool in a remote town.
The young child was visiting an aquatic centre in Kintore, about 530km west of Alice Springs, on Wednesday.
Members of the community found the toddler unresponsive and performed CPR but sadly the child could not be saved.
The young child was at a pool in Kintore, about 530km west of Alice Springs on Wednesday
‘Detectives are travelling to the community to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident,’ police said in a statement.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
The Indigenous community of Kintore has a population of 454 people and is part of the MacDonnell Regional Council.
Facilities provided in the small community include a clinic, school, community council, art centre, police station and women’s centre.
The toddler was found unresponsive in the public pool as members of the community performed CPR but could not save the child (stock)
