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1-year-old nearly drowns in Brevard County canal, firefighters say

FILE PHOTO: A mother was killed after she tried to reset an air conditioner in a North Carolina motel. Her daughter was taken to a hospital where she later died.

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — A 1-year-old nearly drowned at a canal in Merritt Island, the Brevard County Fire Rescue said.

Officials said the baby was found in the water near Plum Avenue.

Firefighters said they revived the child and air lifted the child to an Orlando hospital.

No other details were released.

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