A 6-year-old Philadelphia boy died Friday after being pulled from a pool in Wildwood.
Police were called at to the Beachside Resort at 6:29 p.m. for a possible drowning.
Emergency responders from the Wildwood police and fire departments responded and took over resuscitation efforts that witnesses had started, police said.
The boy, whose name is being withheld at this time, was taken to Cape Regional Medical Center, where lifesaving efforts continued.
The boy could not be revived.
The incident is being investigated by the Wildwood Police Department Detective Division and the Cape May County Prosecutors Major Crimes Unit.
"We are absolutely devastated at this tragic and senseless loss of a life so young," police said in a statement. "We strongly encourage everyone whenever your swimming, swim near a lifeguard, especially when on our beaches. At commercial or residential properties which are not required to be guarded, please be extra cautious.
"Adults should be vigilant in monitoring young children and persons known to be poor swimmers," the statement continued. "Lastly, the use a life-vest or other approved personal floatation device, should be utilized."
