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16-year-old remains on life support after near-drowning

A 16-year-old boy was transported to the hospital after he was found unresponsive in a backyard pool, according to Las Vegas Police.

Officers responded at about 11:15 a.m. to a possible drowning in the 4000 block of Wendy Lane, near Lamb Boulevard and Alexander Road. The boy was found face-down in the pool.

Police said the boy, who is described as having special needs, was taken to University Medical Center where he remained unresponsive but on life-support late Saturday.

Contact reporter Caitlyn Belcher at cbelcher@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0264.

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