2-year-old drowns in Laval backyard pool

A 2-year-old girl drowned in a backyard pool in Laval on Sunday, reports CBC news.

Paramedics on the scene tried to resucitate the child before rushing her to the Cite de la Sante Hospital.

It is not known what led to the drowning.

This is the 41st drowning in Quebec this year; 12 more than at the same time last year.

Experts blame the increase in warm weather.

The last accident occured last Wednesday when a 16-month-old girl died in Kirkland.

Following the accident, Quebec Health Minister Yves Bolduc encouraged people to take precautions when going in water.