Child pulled from Legacy storm pond dies: Calgary Fire Department

A makeshift memorial is seen in the community of Legacy at the site where a child drowned on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

The Calgary Fire Department says a child died on Sunday after being pulled from a pond in the community of Legacy.

Emergency crews were called to the 200 block of Legacy Main Street S.E. after 1 p.m. for reports a child was submerged in the water.

The Calgary Fire Department says a family member jumped in the storm pond to bring the child to shore, at which time bystanders began performing CPR.

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Firefighters took over CPR and continued until paramedics arrived

Paramedics tried to resuscitate the child, who was in critical, life-threatening condition.

The fire department says the child was pronounced dead at the scene.

“It is estimated that the child may have been in under water for around 20 minutes,” the fire department said.

The fire department’s aquatic rescue team searched the pond to make sure no one else was in the water.

On Monday, a makeshift memorial was visible at the scene, including several bouquets of flowers and a stuffed elephant.

‘Take precautions’

Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories warned in a Monday news release that waterways in the province are exceptionally high due to the large amount of rain received over the last few months.

“This summer, the risk of drowning has become even higher — which makes it even more important for all Albertans to take precautions to ensure safety around open water,” spokesperson Brian Geislinger said.

The third week of July marks National Drowning Prevention Week in Canada, coinciding with the country’s peak drowning period.

This year, National Drowning Prevention Week concludes on July 25, which marks World Drowning Prevention Day.

For more information about National Drowning Prevention Week, you can visit www.lifesaving.org.