FRIDAY UPDATE: The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said Friday that the toddler has died. No further information was released.

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A 19-month-old child apparently wandered away from their caretaker Thursday morning and nearly drowned in a pond behind their home in New Port Richey, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies and Fire Rescue personnel were called to the home in the 4800 block of Crestknoll Drive around 12:30 p.m. after the toddler was discovered in the pond. 

The child was transported to a local hospital and is listed in critical condition.

Investigators said an adult caretaker was watching the child at the home, and it appears what happened was accidental. However, at this time the investigation is still active.