Overview
- Emergency services were called to a Kialla display home just before 7pm on Sunday, where paramedics treated the child but he died at the scene.
- Victoria Police confirmed the death and said a report will be prepared for the coroner.
- G. J. Gardner Homes, which owns the display property, said the pool was fenced and compliant with safety regulations and pledged full cooperation with authorities.
- Life Saving Victoria called the incident a sad reminder to closely supervise children, learn CPR, pursue swimming and water safety lessons, and maintain compliant barriers.
- Some outlets cited a Herald Sun report that responders could not locate a nearby defibrillator, a claim not independently confirmed by police or ambulance services in the articles.