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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — A family is mourning the loss of a life taken too soon.
Three-year-old Dominic Salas and his mom were at a friend’s house in Peoria on Friday, Feb. 9 when he snuck out and fell into the pool. The boy’s mother and officers jumped into action to perform CPR before he was taken to the hospital, but he died a short time later.
Source: Family of 3-year-old who drowned in Peoria pool hope to spread awareness
A five-month-old infant died in south Phoenix after being found unresponsive in a bathtub in south Phoenix on Saturday.
Source: 5-month-old infant dies after being found in south Phoenix bathtub
PEORIA, AZ — A child has died after being pulled from a swimming pool in Peoria.
At around 4 p.m. Friday, Peoria Fire emergency crews were called to the area of 91st Avenue and Deer Valley Road for reports of a possible drowning.
Source: Child dead after being pulled from a pool in Peoria near 91st Avenue and Deer Valley Road
