Arab child’s condition still unknown after possible drowning incident

ARAB, Ala. (WHNT) – A 2-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after a possible drowning Monday evening, according to the Arab Fire Department.

A spokesman with the fire department said they responded to a call for a 2-year-old possible drowning victim at a home on Almond Drive around 7 p.m.

Arab Police Chief Shane Washburn said when officers arrived at the home, the girl was already lying by the pool. The family and officers performed CPR until medical services arrived.

The AFD spokesperson said she was taken to Marshall Medical Center North and then airlifted to Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham shortly after.

Chief Washburn said the child’s condition is currently unknown.

The family will be hosting a vigil at 5:30 p.m. at Liberty Church, located at 120 Kenyon Road in Arab.

According to a post from the church, the girl’s name is Violet.

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