Two Toddlers Drown in Backyard Pools in Victorville, Porterville

Two separate tragic incidents in California involved the drowning deaths of three-year-old children in backyard swimming pools. In Victorville, deputies responded to a missing child report and found the girl submerged in a backyard pool; despite life-saving efforts and rapid transport to a hospital, she was pronounced dead, and the case remains under investigation. Similarly, in Porterville, a toddler was able to enter a backyard pool area undetected and drowned; emergency responders were unable to revive the child, and the incident is also under investigation. Authorities in both cities have not released the identities of the children, and no further details have been provided at this time. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about pool safety and the risks posed to young children in residential areas. Law enforcement agencies encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist with investigations.