RTC News has learnt that emergency services were called to an address on Cherokee Road, Providencialees, just before 9am on Sunday July 22nd, after a two-yar-old girl was discovered face down in the swimming pool. At the time the residence was being occupied by a family which had just arrived on July 21st, for a vacation.
Family members and paramedics administered CPR before the child was rushed to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre by ambulance for further treatment.
Sadly the toddler who was visiting with family from Canada was pronounced dead by doctors at 9.41am.
A police investigation is taking place although at this time there does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.
“This is a truly shocking tragedy and at this terrible time our thoughts and prays are with the family affected”, an RTCI Police spokesman said.
“Due to the nature of the investigation we are unable to give any further details at this time.”
