3-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Family Pool in Brossard

A tragic drowning incident in Brossard has claimed the life of a three-year-old boy after he was found unconscious in a family swimming pool on Tardif Street.

The incident occurred just before 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Emergency services were called immediately, and the child was rushed to hospital. Despite urgent medical intervention, doctors later pronounced him dead.
The full original report can be read via the Montreal Gazette:
👉 Boy, 3, drowns in Brossard pool

Emergency Response and Life-Saving Efforts

According to reports, the boy’s father began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while waiting for police and paramedics to arrive. When emergency medical technicians reached the scene, they continued resuscitation efforts and used a defibrillator while transporting the child to hospital. Unfortunately, neither a pulse nor breathing could be restored.

Bruce Dyotte, spokesperson for the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers de la Montérégie (CETAM), stated that preliminary information suggests the child may have been underwater for approximately two to three minutes.

Investigation Underway

Investigators were dispatched to the residence to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. Ghyslain Vallières, spokesperson for the Longueuil police, confirmed that authorities are working to understand how the tragedy occurred.

Police have indicated that the child was alone at the time of the incident.

The Canadian Press contributed to the original report.

The Importance of Water Safety and CPR Training

Drowning incidents involving young children can happen quickly and silently, even in familiar settings such as backyard pools. This tragedy highlights the critical importance of constant supervision around water and the ability to respond immediately during emergencies.

Immediate delivery of CPR can significantly improve survival chances during drowning and cardiac emergencies. Parents, caregivers, and community members who are trained in CPR are better prepared to act while waiting for emergency responders to arrive. Enrolling in professional CPR and AED training—such as the First Aid and CPR Courses offered by Winnipeg First Aid—helps individuals gain practical, hands-on skills for real-life emergencies.

Learn More

Being prepared for emergencies starts with proper training. CPR and first aid courses teach essential life-saving skills, including how to respond to drowning incidents, cardiac arrest, and other medical emergencies.

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