A child, aged four, was discovered unconscious on Wednesday in a residential area pool in Ottawa’s Carson Grove community and subsequently passed away, as confirmed by Ottawa police. Responding to a call, officers arrived at a residence near Bathgate Drive and Matheson Road at approximately 5:20 p.m. The police stated on Thursday, via a press release, that their investigation did not reveal any signs of suspicious activities related to the incident.
Authorities mentioned that they will further probe the circumstances surrounding the event, including how the child managed to enter the neighboring property. Expressing sympathy, the police extended their condolences to the child’s family, loved ones, as well as the impacted neighbors and emergency responders in the face of this tragic event. To safeguard the family’s privacy, the police have chosen not to disclose certain details such as the child’s gender.