A 2-year-old boy is currently in serious but stable condition after a near-drowning incident in the Baytown area. The child, who reportedly fell into a pool at a residence in the 3500 block of Fox Drive, was found unresponsive before CPR was administered on the scene, as reported by Click2Houston.
Following the emergency response, the toddler was quickly taken to the hospital by helicopter. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the occurrence and deputies were dispatched to the distressing scene, as noted to have been stated by the sheriff's office via X post.
@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a residence at the 3500 blk of Fox Drive. A 2-yr-old male toddler fell into a pool. The toddler was found unresponsive and cpr was administered. The toddler was taken by Lifeflight. The toddler is said to be in serious but stable condition. pic.twitter.com/lhInRT6Mur
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) September 30, 2024
Authorities have not released further details about the incident or the child's identity at this time. As per the current reports from emergency services, the child was treated on the spot before being flown to the hospital, which likely played a crucial role in stabilizing his condition. Residents are being reminded to remain vigilant about pool safety and to ensure that barriers are in place to prevent such occurrences.
