4-year-old boy dies after being found unresponsive in Broward pool, deputies say

An investigation is underway in North Lauderdale after officials said a child died after he was found unresponsive in a pool on Friday morning.

According to information provided by the Broward Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of the possible drowning of a 4-year-old boy in the 1600 block of Southwest 63rd Terrace in North Lauderdale just after 10 a.m.

Paramedics rushed the boy to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to the sheriff's office.

The incident has left neighbors shocked.

"No one is expecting something like this to happen to any kid," said neighbor Amaya Meiko, who noted she has also experienced the loss of a sibling to drowning. "There is nothing you can do to prepare because that's not something that's in everybody's thought process."

Kevin Gracai, another neighbor, expressed concern about the incident during the summer months when more children are outdoors.

"It's concerning because we're in the summer. Kids are out," Gracai said.

Broward Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit detectives have since responded and taken over the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

BSO has not released information regarding whether the child was supervised. As the investigation continues, authorities are using the tragedy to urge parents to prioritize water safety by supervising young children, learning CPR and keeping emergency equipment on hand.