Arizona toddler declared dead after near-drowning was alive for hours in ‘cold room’, records say
Summary
An 18-month-old toddler in Arizona was declared dead after a near-drowning but was later found alive in a hospital morgue room. The child was revived and survived after being flown to another hospital, while police are investigating possible negligence by the parents.Key Facts
- The toddler nearly drowned in a backyard pool on February 8.
- First responders tried to save the child and took him to Mercy Gilbert medical center.
- The hospital declared the toddler dead about an hour after arrival.
- Hours later, police found the toddler breathing in the hospital’s "cold room" (a morgue area).
- The child was flown to another hospital, survived, and was released.
- Police noted a strong smell of marijuana and open doors at the home, suggesting lack of supervision.
- Gilbert police may charge the parents with negligence.
- The hospital reviewed the case and aims to improve care procedures after this incident.
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