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3-year-old girl who drowned in backyard pool is identified by Fresno coroner

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  • Fresno County Coroner identified 3-year-old drowning victim as Lily Ramirez.
  • Child was found in above-ground pool by a family friend on August 20, 2025.
  • Police ruled out foul play; CPR was unsuccessful at regional medical center.

The 3-year-old girl who drowned Aug. 20 in an above-ground pool has been identified by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office.

Lily Ramirez was found in the pool in the backyard of a Fresno home, police said.

Officers responded at 11:20 a.m. in the 4600 block of East Washington Avenue, near Maple and Belmont avenues.

Ramirez was found in the pool by a friend of her father, police said.

First responders performed CPR on Ramirez, who died at Community Regional Medical Center, police said.

Police said no foul play was suspected.

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