El Paso

3-year-old almost drowns after falling into west El Paso pool

By Jim Parker

Published August 5, 2021 8:41 PM

EL PASO, Texas -- A 3-year-old child almost drowned Thursday evening in west El Paso.

It happened at 6492 Calle Placido Drive about 7 p.m.

Authorities said the child apparently fell into a pool.

The 3-year-old was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but first-responders indicated the child was ok.

No further details were immediately available.

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Jim Parker is the former Director of Digital Content for ABC-7.

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