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Death in Darwin rural area

Northern Territory Police attended to a report of a drowning which sadly resulted in the death of a 20-month-old child.

Police were called to a residence in the Darwin rural area at around 6:45pm yesterday after the child was located unconscious in a swimming pool.

Family members and emergency services staff attempted to resuscitate the child however were unsuccessful.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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