Child dies, found unresponsive at Decatur recreation center pool
A child died Friday after being pulled out of a pool at a Decatur recreation center, officials said.
Firefighters were called to the Oakhurst Recreation Center on East Lake Drive around 4 p.m. regarding an unresponsive child.
Staff were performing CPR on the child by the time fire crews arrived, said Remy Epps, director of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.
The child, whose age was not provided, was taken to a hospital and died.
The recreation center is located next to Oakhurst Park and the Oakhurst Dog Park. It will remain closed at least through the weekend, according to the city’s website.
“Our thoughts are with the family, loved ones and all those impacted during this difficult time,” Epps said. “Out of respect for the investigation and those impacted, Oakhurst Recreation Center and Pool will remain closed until further notice.”
Authorities said the death is being investigated, but no other details were provided.
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