2 boys drown in separate weekend incidents in Anne Arundel County

Two young children were killed in Anne Arundel County over the weekend in two separate drowning incidents in residential pools.

The first incident was on Saturday, June 27, at a home in Brooklyn Park. The second drowning happened the following day, at a home in Pasadena.

In both cases, first responders found a young boy had drowned. Both boys died at the hospital.

Neither of the boys who died have been identified.

Anne Arundel County officials said these two cases "and the upcoming rise in heat this week highlight the importance of water and pool safety."

Temperatures across the region are expected to be near or above 100 degrees this week.

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They recommend installing fencing with self-latching gates, keeping safety equipment like a life ring, reach pole and first aid kit on the pool deck and enrolling children in swimming lessons.

County fire officials also say to "never swim alone or allow children to swim alone without an adult present."