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Boy, 6, taken from Alameda Pool by medical helicopter

BUTLER TWP — A 6-year-old boy was flown today by medical helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital after he slipped off the Alameda Pool diving board, hitting his head.

Emergency crews responded to the 12:25 p.m. call. The boy was placed on a backboard as a precautionary measure.

Gary Pinkerton, director of the Butler County Parks and Recreation department, said the boy remained conscious and could move his fingers and toes.

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