Michelle Kim

Toddler Drowns in Backyard Pool on Long Island: Police

A 2-year-old girl has died after falling into a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.

The toddler's grandmother pulled her from the inground pool at the home on Percy Williams Drive in East Islip, Suffolk County police said. She called 911 and performed CPR until help arrived. 

Neighbors said her grandmother was watching her when she got away and drowned.

Galaxy Belenger was pronounced dead at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. 

The pool gets up to 4 feet deep, according to neighbors. 

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