A boy is in a local hospital after he was pulled unconscious out of an apartment complex swimming pool Wednesday afternoon in the 2700 block of South 259th Street in Kent.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
After the child was removed from the pool, people who were poolside started CPR on the boy, according to a Kent Fire Department media release.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A Kent Police officer continued CPR after his arrival until firefighters from Kent and South King Fire and Rescue as well as King County paramedics arrived.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A heartbeat was reestablished in the child before he was transported to the hospital by medics. No further information is available on the patient due to privacy laws.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
It is unknown how long the boy was in the water before someone rescued him. An adult family member was at the pool at the time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Kent Police and Fire Departments remind residents to observe the following water safety tips:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Always supervise children when near any body of water, including swimming pools.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Wear a Coast Guard approved personal floatation device when in water more than chest deep or if there is a current present.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Remember that life jackets are now mandatory on King County rivers in unincorporated areas.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Do not overestimate your ability to swim. Cold water, fatigue, and panic can all play a part in a drowning.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Alcohol and water do not mix. Avoid drinking alcohol when near bodies of water.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n