East Valley child who was declared dead after being found in backyard pool expected to survive, police say

GILBERT, Ariz. — An East Valley child who was declared dead after being found in a backyard pool in early February is expected to survive, according to the Gilbert Police Department.

Police and fire officials responded to a “drowning call” near East Chandler Heights and South Higley roads at 5:35 p.m. on Feb. 8, after a child was reportedly found in a backyard pool.

Upon arrival, Gilbert officials provided life-saving measures before the child was taken to a local hospital, police said…

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