Child Airlifted to Hospital After Being Pulled From Pool in Maryland

Frederick County rescue crews were called to Baker Park in Frederick for reports of a near-drowning late Friday afternoon

Published June 17, 2022 • Updated on June 17, 2022 at 10:09 pm

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A child was pulled from a pool in Frederick County, Maryland, and airlifted to a hospital after nearly drowning Friday.

Frederick County Fire & Rescue crews were called to the Edward Thomas Memorial Pool at Baker Park in Frederick for reports of a near-drowning about 5:45 p.m Friday. The child was pulled from the pool prior to their arrival and was conscious when firefighters arrived.

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The child was assessed by EMS and then transported via medevac helicopter with critical injuries.

It was unclear if a lifeguard or bystander rescued the child. The pool was very busy at the time, and several bystanders and children were in and around the pool.

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