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Whitley County coroner: 16-month-old boy dies after being found in a pool

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UPDATE: July 5 at 1 p.m.

Kentucky State Police is currently investigating the death of a 16-month-old who drowned in a pool in Whitley County.

According to Kentucky State Police, an investigation revealed that the child was found in a swimming pool at his home around 7 p.m. Friday.

The drowning remains under investigation.

Original Story:

According to the Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley, a death investigation is underway in Williamsburg after a 16-month-old boy was found in a pool.

The toddler was taken to Baptist Health in Corbin where he was pronounced dead.

An autopsy is being performed on Saturday.

This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have more information as it becomes available.