A one-year-old child has been listed in extremely critical condition after being discovered unresponsive in a bathtub at a Phoenix motel. The incident occurred at a Motel 6 located near 23rd Avenue and Bell Road last Saturday, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix.
Upon receiving the call, firefighters rushed to the scene close to I-17 and Bell Road, where immediate life-saving efforts were begun. The toddler was then transported to a pediatric hospital for further care, according to a statement obtained by ABC15. During the investigation, it was learned from family members that the child had been left alone in the bathtub for a period of time that remains unknown.
Phoenix Police have taken over the investigation, focusing their attention on a room on the second floor of the Motel 6. A crime scene response unit has been deployed to gather evidence at the location. As of now, the police have not released the child's name, nor has information about potential charges been disclosed.
Bathtubs pose a significant risk for child drownings, being the second leading location for such tragedies after pools, as stated by the American Red Cross and cited by FOX 10 Phoenix. A general reminder about water safety has been issued in light of the event, emphasizing the importance of constant supervision for young children near water as drownings can happen quickly and in just a couple inches of water.
