In Ryan Thomas’ memory, life jacket loaner stations are installed across Arizona for anyone going out on the water.
Apr 152024
Apr 142024
PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — A one-year-old boy is in the hospital after nearly drowning in a backyard pool in Peoria on Saturday afternoon.
The Peoria Police Department says the boy was pulled from an above-ground pool at a home on Monroe Street, near 95th and Peoria Avenues. He was initially rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. However, in an update on Sunday morning, officers said he is expected to survive.
Source: 1-year-old boy expected to survive after near drowning in Peoria
Apr 132024
PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — A one-year-old boy is in the hospital after nearly drowning in a backyard pool in Peoria on Saturday afternoon.
The Peoria Police Department says the boy was pulled from an above-ground pool at a home on Monroe Street, near 95th and Peoria Avenues. He was initially rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. However, in an update on Sunday morning, officers said he is expected to survive.
Source: 1-year-old boy expected to survive after near drowning in Peoria
Apr 112024
Hypothermia can set in after someone is submerged in water as warm as the high 70s.
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It happens several times every year, according to Sgt. Robert Marske, who works for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Marske investigated boating accidents and incidents for 16 years, and he says springtime can be dangerous on the water.
Source: Hypothermia still a danger in Arizona lakes despite warmer weather
Mar 222024
Police said he was speeding when he didn’t turn during a curve and hit a reinforced concrete culvert, sending the car flying.
Source: Family devastated after car flies 100 feet, crashes into Goodyear lake, killing wife
Mar 202024
LAKE HAVASU, AZ — A woman drowned while at Lake Havasu over the weekend.
At about 2 p.m. Sunday, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office was called to the area near The Islander RV on Lake Havasu for reports of a possible drowning.
Source: Woman drowns at Lake Havasu after jumping off a boat and losing life vest
Feb 262024
PHOENIX, AZ — A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was found in an apartment complex swimming pool in Ahwatukee.
At around 3 p.m. Sunday, Phoenix Fire emergency crews were called to an apartment near 40th Street and Ray Road for reports of a possible drowning.
Source: 4-year-old girl in critical condition after she was found in a pool in Ahwatukee
Feb 212024
Phoenix fire officials say a 2-year-old girl was taken to a hospital in extremely critical condition after she was pulled from a backyard pool Thursday.
Source: 2-year-old girl pulled from backyard Phoenix pool near 27th Avenue and Baseline Road
Feb 202024
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — A spike in child drownings across the Valley has first responders on high alert. Over the weekend, a little girl drowned in a backyard pool in Glendale, and the week before, a 3-year-old drowned while visiting a friend’s house in Peoria.
While it’s technically still winter, the Valley is one of a few places in the country where people can still enjoy their pools. “You are going to see an uptick in pool activity in the February and the March months,” said Captain Todd Keller with Phoenix Fire
Source: Spike in drowning calls has Phoenix-area first responders on high alert
Feb 192024
GLENDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — A young girl who was rushed to a hospital after being pulled from a backyard pool in Glendale on Sunday afternoon has died.
Around 5:40 p.m., Glendale police officers and fire crews were called to a home near Deer Valley Road and 75th Avenue for a child who was found in a pool. Glendale police say the 18-month-old girl was given medical aid and then taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Source: 18-month-old girl dies after being pulled from Glendale pool