Lifeguards respond to near-drowning

Gosford Council lifeguards have responded to a near drowning at the Peninsula Leisure Centre.

A three-year-old child was pulled unconscious from one of the leisure centre's pools at around 12:15pm on Thursday, January 14, and resuscitated by four Council lifeguards.

The child was airlifted to hospital.

It was unclear how the incident occurred.

"Council will be working closely with all relevant authorities to investigate this incident," a media statement issued by Gosford Council's communications and engagement team said.

"Given the current circumstances, it would not be appropriate for Council to make any further comment," the statement said.

Media statement, 14 Jan 2016

Judy Jaeger, Gosford Council