SARASOTA, Fla. - A young child was pulled into a storm drain in Sarasota County after a water main break on Sunday evening.

What we know:

Sarasota County deputies say it happened just after 6 p.m. Sunday on Bahia Vista St. next to Sarasota Christian School.

They say children were playing near a culvert when one child was pulled into the drainage system due to the strong water flow.

The child was pulled about 100 yards in the fast-moving water. The fire department responded and pulled the child to safety. The child is at Sarasota Memorial Hospital receiving medical care.

The condition of the child is unknown.

What's next:

Bahia Vista St. is back open, but down to one lane in each direction is repair work continues Monday morning.

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