Child Airlifted After Near-Death Drowning Just North Of Santa Clarita

A child was airlifted after almost drowning just north of Santa Clarita, officials said. 

Around 1:10 p.m. Sunday, emergency responders received reports of a drowning involving a child on the 3500 block of Vista Del Lago near Pyramid Lake on Sunday, said dispatch supervisor Cheryl Sims with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 

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“One young person was airlifted to a local hospital,” Sims said. 

The extent of the injuries sustained is not available as of Sunday afternoon. 

Ed.Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.

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