A 12-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was found unresponsive in a pool at the Heritage Glen Townhouses in Taylor yesterday afternoon, according to local officials. First responders pulled her from the water around 2 p.m., started CPR on the pool deck, and rushed her to a nearby hospital. Investigators are still piecing together how a routine day at an apartment complex pool turned into a life-or-death emergency.
Scene and response
As reported by ClickOnDetroit, officers arrived at the Heritage Glen Townhouses near Wick and Pelham roads and found the girl unresponsive in the pool. Taylor police and fire personnel immediately began life-saving measures, including CPR, before transporting her to a local hospital. Police told reporters the investigation into how she entered the water is ongoing.
Corroboration from local outlets
WWJ Newsradio also reported that a City of Taylor spokesperson said a 911 call came in after the girl was found floating facedown in the pool and that responders attempted resuscitation on site. WWJ noted in an editor's update that early reports about the girl's condition were conflicting, but its latest version now matches police information that she remains critically ill. Authorities have not indicated whether foul play is suspected.
Why drownings rise in summer
Public health data show drowning incidents climb as pools and beaches reopen for the season. A CDC Vital Signs report found that drowning deaths have increased in recent years and identified drowning as a leading cause of injury death for young children. A federal review of emergency department data also found drowning-related visits typically spike in June and July, underscoring the seasonal risk. The CDC urges multiple layers of protection, including fenced pool barriers, formal swim lessons, life jackets, and CPR training, steps that public health officials say can cut the risk of tragedies around water.
Investigation underway
Taylor police say the case remains under active investigation and that they have not released the girl's name or additional details, ClickOnDetroit reports. Officials have not publicly said whether the pool was supervised at the time or if complex management had been notified before first responders arrived. This story will be updated as authorities release more information.
