Baby drowns in swimming pool

Police say the girl was found floating in the backyard. Photo credit: File

A one-year-old baby girl has died in a private swimming pool in Gisborne.

Police have confirmed emergency services were called to the property at 4pm on Wednesday afternoon.

She was declared dead at the home after attempts to resuscitate her failed.

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