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Cowichan Bay boy in critical condition after pool accident

A four-year-old boy is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a residential swimming pool in Cowichan Bay on Sunday.
A four-year-old boy is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a residential swimming pool in Cowichan Bay on Sunday.

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP said his parents were home at the time and that an investigation has revealed that it was a tragic accident and not the result of any type of criminal behaviour.

Police, who did not release the boy’s name or address, are urging pool users to familiarize themselves with water-safety tips at lifesaving.ca.