Toddler, 3, found unconscious at bottom of backyard pool in Drummondville

A toddler is in critical condition after being pulled, unconscious, from the bottom of a pool Sunday afternoon.

According to the Sûreté du Quebec, first reports indicate that the child – a three-year-old boy—slipped from view at a family gathering in Drummondville.

He was discovered at the bottom of pool after a young girl set out to look for him.

Family members then proceeded to perform CPR on the boy before he was transported to hospital—doctors say that his condition is grave.

Officials at the SQ have opened an investigation to better understand the circumstances of the incident, as well as to ensure that the pool conforms to safety standards.He was discovered at the bottom of pool after a young girl set out to look for him.

Family members then proceeded to perform CPR on the boy before he was transported to hospital—doctors say that his condition is grave.

Officials at the SQ have opened an investigation to better understand the circumstances of the incident, as well as to ensure that the pool conforms to safety standards.