4-year-old hospitalized after nearly drowning in Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs Fire and Rescue responded to a near drowning that sent a 4-year-old to the hospital on Wednesday.

Saratoga Springs Fire and Rescue responded to a near drowning that sent a 4-year-old to the hospital on Wednesday. (Isaac Hale, Deseret News)


Save Story

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A 4-year-old is recovering in the hospital after nearly drowning at a neighborhood pool in Saratoga Springs Wednesday.

About 5:45 p.m, crews were dispatched to the Legacy Farms private pool near 379 E. Willowstone Lane, Fire Chief Kenny Johnson said.

A bystander performed CPR on the 4-year-old boy until first responders arrived.

The boy was taken to a hospital in serious condition but was said to be doing better upon his arrival, according to Johnson.

The child's current condition was unknown, and officials did not release any further information regarding the incident.

Most recent Police & Courts stories

Related topics

Curtis Booker
Curtis Booker is a reporter for KSL.
KSL.com Beyond Business
KSL.com Beyond Series

KSL Weather Forecast

KSL Weather Forecast
Play button