Child in critical condition after nearly drowning in Tioga-Nicetown pool

Sunday, August 24, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A child is hospitalized in critical condition after nearly drowning in a pool in the Tioga-Nicetown section of Philadelphia.

The child was rushed to St. Christopher's Hospital just after 1 p.m. Saturday.

It happened at the pool at the Salvation Army Kroc Center.

There's no information yet on the child's age.

The Kroc Center is now closed until further notice.
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