Elderly woman dies after falling into Scarborough pool

An elderly woman who was pulled from a pool in Scarborough on Wednesday has died.

Toronto police confirm she died in hospital on Thursday.

Emergency crews were called to Meldazy Drive, in the McCowan Road and Lawrence Avenue East area, around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

According to reports from the scene, the woman was using her walker when she fell into the backyard pool.

Police say a neighbour heard her yelling for help and called 911.

Emergency crews tried to resuscitate her in the yard. She was later rushed to hospital, where she died.

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