The pool at Macquarie Fields where a toddler drowned and later died in hospital. Photo / Daily Telegraph
The pool at Macquarie Fields where a toddler drowned and later died in hospital. Photo / Daily Telegraph
A 2-year-old girl with New Zealand links has tragically drowned after she was found unconscious in a backyard swimming pool on New Year's Day.
Her uncle had discovered her lifeless body in the water around 6.10pm on Sunday after he noticed the pool gate was left unlocked, Nine News reported.
The family was hosting a party at the Macquarie Fields property in Sydney's south-west when the girl's uncle noticed she had been missing for a few minutes, Daily Mail reports.
People arrive with flowers and groceries at the home in Macquarie Fields where a toddler drowned and later died in hospital. Photo / Daily Telegraph
The uncle, who only wished to be known as Jason, said the New Zealand family was reeling over the tragic death.
A police spokesman declined to comment on whether the gate was left opened or how the child fell into the pool as investigation continue.
"Our prayers and thoughts go out to the child. I can't imagine the grief those people are going through at this stage. It's very hard," he said on Monday.
"Secondly, just a word of warning, please parents, be vigilant with your children... especially [with] toddlers [who] do travel really quickly.
"There's a lot of people meeting for the first time in a long time and it's very easy to become distracted.
"Don't assume you know where they are. Be sure you know where they are."
