The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating following an accidental drowning incident that occurred in Palmerston this afternoon.
Around 3:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a 4-year-old male had been located unresponsive in a pool in his backyard. The male was extracted from the water and CPR was commenced.
Police and St John Ambulance attended and continued CPR; however, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Major Crime have carriage have carriage of the incident and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
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