WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (KWQC) - West Liberty Police determined the drowning of a 1-year-old child in August was accidental on Tuesday.

After reviewing witness statements, evidence and medical examination reports, investigators said the drowning was an accident, according to a media release.

In August, officers went to a home in the 500 block of East 1st Street for an unresponsive child. When they arrived, emergency crews found the child, who was found in a backyard pool.

Police said the child later died at University of Iowa Hospital despite efforts from family, first responders and hospital medical staff.

“The West Liberty Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the child’s family, friends, and all those impacted by this tragedy,” officials said in the release. “Out of resp

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