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IA DCI investigates near drowning in Carter Lake

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June 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

The DCI and Carter Lake Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a near drowning at a pool. Officials say a caller to 9-1-1 just after 8-p.m. Friday reported a child’s body was discovered in a pool at 1509 Q Avenue.

When law enforcement and medical personnel arrived on the scene they found the 15-month old toddler unresponsive. The DCI was contacted to conduct an investigation into the incident.

Officials say at this time it appears to be accidental. The toddler remains in critical care at a local hospital.