AVONDALE, Ariz. — A 63-year-old woman was found dead in an Avondale community lake Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Police said they don’t suspect foul play.
Apr 242024
Apr 212024
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — A disturbing discovery was made in a Gilbert canal on Saturday morning.
Somebody spotted a body floating in the water near Baseline and Lindsay roads just after 6:30 a.m.
The body belonged to an unidentified man.
Source: Man’s body pulled from Gilbert canal after accidental drowning
Apr 152024
In Ryan Thomas’ memory, life jacket loaner stations are installed across Arizona for anyone going out on the water.
Apr 152024
In Ryan Thomas’ memory, life jacket loaner stations are installed across Arizona for anyone going out on the water.
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