Child in critical condition after being found unresponsive at Oceans of Fun pool

Someone in distress had to be pulled from a pool at Oceans of Fun on Tuesday evening.
Someone in distress had to be pulled from a pool at Oceans of Fun on Tuesday evening.(KCTV5 News)
Published: Jul. 5, 2022 at 9:25 PM CDT
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A young person was pulled from a pool at Oceans of Fun and taken to the hospital on Tuesday evening.

According to a statement from the park’s spokesperson, a lifeguard “responded to a young female guest in distress in the Coconut Cove pool” at 6:45 p.m.

The lifeguard was able to pull her out of the water and the park’s EMS workers began administering CPR.

Soon, the Kansas City Fire Department arrived to continue caring for her and take her to a local hospital.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family,” the spokesperson for the park added.

Law enforcement stated the girl is under 10 years old.