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1-year-old dies after being found in a backyard swimming pool in North Olmsted, police say

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NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio — A 1-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive in a backyard swimming pool in North Olmsted, police say.

On Monday at about 8:02 p.m., North Olmsted police and fire responded to the 4700 block of Clague Road for a report of a 1-year-old found unresponsive in a pool.

Firefighters administered CPR and the child was transported to Fairview Hospital. Police confirmed the child has died.

According to North Olmsted Police Captain Ron Cox, this incident appears to be a tragic accident.

No further information was released at this time.