4-year-old in critical condition after possible drowning incident in Mesquite

A 4-year-old child is in critical condition after a possible drowning Saturday morning, according to the Mesquite Police Department.

A police department spokesperson said officers responded to an assistance call in the 1900 block of Rodeo Drive at about 9:48 a.m.

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According to authorities, when they arrived at the scene, they found the young child drowning in a pool. Mesquite Fire Department first responders and officers used lifesaving measures before the child was taken to a local hospital.

The victim was then flown to the Children's Medical Center in Dallas.

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As of Sunday afternoon, the child was still listed in critical condition.