Toddler declared dead in drowning incident found alive in hospital morgue: Police
Summary
An 18-month-old toddler in Arizona was declared dead after being pulled from a pool but was later found alive in the hospital morgue. The child was then sent to another hospital for treatment and showed signs of improvement, though he may need physical therapy.Key Facts
- The toddler was found face-down in a pool during a Super Bowl gathering in Gilbert, Arizona.
- He was pronounced dead at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center around 6:20 p.m. on February 8.
- Hours later, when hospital staff went to move the child to the morgue, he was found to be breathing.
- The child’s parents and hospital officers had noticed signs like gasping for air before he was declared dead.
- Hospital staff initially said the gasping was agonal breathing, which means air leaving the lungs after death.
- One nurse reportedly said she felt a pulse, but the doctor insisted on declaring death and stopped life-saving efforts.
- After being found alive, the toddler was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital for care.
- The child made notable progress but will likely need physical therapy.
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