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One-year-old girl dead and twin critically ill after being pulled from Sydney pool One-year-old girl dead and twin critically ill after being pulled from Sydney pool
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A 23-month-old boy pulled unconscious from a northwest Sydney backyard pool remains in a critical condition while his twin sister died on Boxing Day. A 23-month-old boy pulled unconscious from a north-west Sydney backyard pool remains in a critical condition but his twin sister died on Boxing Day.
The death of the little girl marks a tragic end to Christmas for the twins’ family who have been at their bedside since they were discovered in the Kellyville Ridge pool around 7pm last Tuesday.The death of the little girl marks a tragic end to Christmas for the twins’ family who have been at their bedside since they were discovered in the Kellyville Ridge pool around 7pm last Tuesday.
New South Wales police say the little girl died in hospital on Monday, while her brother is still in a critical condition and undergoing treatment.New South Wales police say the little girl died in hospital on Monday, while her brother is still in a critical condition and undergoing treatment.
The toddlers were rushed to the Children’s hospital at Westmead under police escort on 20 December where they were put on life support. The toddlers were rushed to Westmead Children’s hospital at under police escort on 20 December where they were put on life support.
News of the tragic event had spread through the community, with a Rouse Hill Catholic church holding a special prayer service and urging parishioners to keep the twins in their hearts. News of the tragedy had spread through the community, with a Rouse Hill Catholic church holding a special prayer service and urging parishioners to keep the twins in their hearts.
“At this blessed time of the Christmas season can we please pray ... to our Lord to bless these toddlers and give them the strength they need to recover,” a family friend, who was hoping for a “Christmas miracle”, posted on her personal page on 22 December. “At this blessed time of the Christmas season can we please pray … to our Lord to bless these toddlers and give them the strength they need to recover,” a family friend, who was hoping for a “Christmas miracle”, posted on her personal page on 22 December.
Police have said the family’s pool fence seemed to be adequate and reminded parents to remain vigilant.Police have said the family’s pool fence seemed to be adequate and reminded parents to remain vigilant.