A 54-year-old woman has died after an incident at a West Side spa that El Paso police are now investigating as a possible drowning, according to city officials. Emergency crews rushed the woman to a hospital in critical condition on Friday, but she later died as detectives began working to sort out what happened inside the business.
Officers responded to Foliage Hair Salon and Day Spa on Friday, where a spokesperson for the El Paso Fire Department confirmed the woman was transported to an area hospital in critical condition before she died, according to KVIA. The outlet reports that police have classified the case as a drowning and that investigators remained at the scene gathering information.
Foliage Hair Salon & Day Spa lists its address as 745 S. Mesa Hills Drive, Suite C & D, and advertises hair, facial and massage services on its website, which describes the business as an Aveda lifestyle salon, according to Foliage Hair Salon & Day Spa. The site also provides appointment scheduling and contact details for customers.
What Officials Say
According to KVIA, a fire department spokesperson confirmed that crews transported the woman to a hospital and that police are handling the case as a drowning. Authorities have not released further information as detectives continue to canvas the salon and interview potential witnesses. For now, questions about how a spa visit turned deadly remain unanswered.
Drowning Risks And Prevention
Local drowning-prevention advocates point out that serious incidents can unfold quickly in surprisingly small spaces, including bathtubs and spa tubs, and that basic safety steps matter even in places that feel relatively safe and controlled. According to the Drowning Prevention Coalition of El Paso, bathroom-safety guidance for adults and public awareness campaigns are designed to cut down the risk of fatal submersion incidents.
How To Help
Police are asking anyone who may have information about what happened at the salon to contact the El Paso Police Department non-emergency line at (915) 832-4400, or call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Officials say the investigation remains active and that additional details may be released as the case develops.
