A 3-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive Saturday afternoon in a residential swimming pool in Blainville, Que., located roughly 40 kilometres northwest of Montreal.

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A 31-year-old Tennessee woman, Mikaylee Rae Beirne, was arrested after authorities alleged she attempted to drown one of her children in a backyard swimming pool. The incident occurred on July 15, 2026, when deputies responded to a disturbance at her home on Cochran Road. Witnesses reported Beirne was in the pool with multiple children while another adult was inside the house. One child ran to alert the adult that Beirne was allegedly forcing another child underwater. The adult rushed to the pool, demanded Beirne release the child, but she refused. The adult then pulled Beirne away and helped the child out of the water. Another adult briefly interacted with Beirne before deputies arrived. Beirne left the scene before law enforcement arrived, but was later located and taken into custody. She faces aggravated child abuse and neglect charges and is held on $50,000 bond. The child suffered minor injuries and bruising, and emergency personnel were called to the scene. The Washington County Sheriff's Office confirmed the arrest, emphasizing the severity of the alleged actions and the need for legal accountability. This case highlights the critical importance of child safety and the legal consequences of endangering minors.