Water Related Incident Stories

2024 Stories

Toddler dies after being pulled from Valley pool July 30, 2024
Elderly man drowns in Glendale, fire department says July 28, 2024
3-year-old dead after being found in backyard pool in Chandler July 18, 2024
Person believed to have drowned in lake near Hayden and McDowell roads July 17, 2024
Family finds woman ‘beyond resuscitation efforts’ in south Phoenix pool, officials say July 5, 2024
Three-year-old in extremely critical condition after being pulled from Phoenix pool July 4, 2024
Toddler dies after being found in backyard swimming pool in Phoenix July 2, 2024
Woman drowns in hot tub in Fountain Hills June 29, 2024
Tempe Fire Department urges safety, public to stay alert after multiple drownings June 22, 2024
Elderly woman dies after possible medical emergency while swimming in Chandler pool June 18, 2024

2023 Stories

VIDEO: El Mirage police resuscitate 2-year-old who nearly drowned in swimming pool July 24, 2023
Missing Phoenix teen found dead at Show Low Lake while attending football camp July 18, 2023
Man dead, child rescued after drowning call at Lake Pleasant, MCSO says July 16, 2023
Peoria Fire and Medical put up safety signs around Lake Pleasant July 1, 2023
Person dead after being pulled out of water at Lake Pleasant June 22, 2023
Airman found dead during training exercise at Arizona’s Roosevelt Lake June 20, 2023
‘I used to be able to hold my son in my arms’: Valley mother pushing to stop drowning deaths June 14, 2023
Loved ones remember 18-year-old who drowned at Lake Pleasant June 11, 2023
Woman dies after being found unresponsive in Paradise Valley pool June 9, 2023
Deputies recover, identify body of swimmer who didn’t resurface at Lake Pleasant June 8, 2023

2022 Stories

Babysitter arrested after 1-year-old nearly drowns in bathtub in El Mirage June 21, 2022
Boy remains in critical condition after found unresponsive in babysitter’s tub. New details released about her criminal past June 21, 2022
Toddler in critical condition after being pulled from pool in Phoenix. This is the 4th drowning incident in the last week June 21, 2022
3-year-old in critical condition after near-drowning in Chandler neighborhood June 21, 2022
3-year-old in Chandler nearly drowns, in critical condition June 18, 2022
Teen in critical condition after near-drowning at Phoenix hotel June 12, 2022
‘Please help me’: Police union cites lack of training in response to man drowning as officers watched June 6, 2022
Two-year-old girl has died after being pulled from a Chandler pool May 31, 2022
Toddler dies after being pulled from backyard pool in Chandler May 31, 2022
Body of swimmer who drowned at Saguaro Lake recovered May 29, 2022

2021 Stories

Teenager thanks Maricopa County deputies after nearly dying in the Salt River September 8, 2021
PD: 2-year-old boy dies after being pulled from Laveen pool September 7, 2021
Toddler dies after being found unconscious in Phoenix pool, fire department says August 21, 2021
2 kids in critical condition after being pulled from pools in Phoenix, Mesa August 9, 2021
Elderly man found dead in family pool at Phoenix home August 9, 2021
13-year-old drowns in waterfall in Rio Rico July 31, 2021
PD: Body pulled from canal in Scottsdale identified as Robert Anthony Cuillo July 22, 2021
PHX Fire: 2-year-old boy pulled from swimming pool in north Phoenix July 18, 2021
PD: Newborn nearly drowns while being bathed in north Phoenix hotel July 5, 2021
MCSO: Man drowns while swimming at Salt River on July 4th July 5, 2021

2020 Stories

FD: 3-year-old dies after being pulled from pool near 59th Avenue and Beardsley Road May 23, 2020
Man, 42, found dead in a Phoenix pool | News Break May 15, 2020
PD: 1-year-old dies after being pulled from bathtub at home in Avondale May 10, 2020
2-year-old boy taken to hospital after being pulled from Phoenix pool April 26, 2020
2-year-old girl in hospital after near-drowning in Buckeye April 26, 2020
Phoenix FD: One-year-old pulled from backyard pool remains in critical condition February 24, 2020
FD: Child remains in critical condition after being pulled from pool in Glendale Monday February 24, 2020
Body found Monday is man swept away by flash flood near Roosevelt Lake February 24, 2020
Gila County Sheriff’s Office: Hiker missing after flash flood in Tonto National Forest February 23, 2020
20-month-old child dies after being pulled from Chandler pool January 24, 2020

2019 Stories

Infant in extremely critical condition after being pulled from bathtub at Phoenix home August 17, 2019
10-year-old saves sister from drowning in Gilbert August 16, 2019
Page teen drowns on high school trip to Lake Powell August 16, 2019
Marana lifeguards save man thanks to training August 15, 2019
FD: Toddler pulled from pool in Scottsdale, in critical condition August 14, 2019
Toddler found unresponsive in backyard pool in Tolleson August 13, 2019
71-year-old Tempe man found dead in pool by wife – KTAR.com July 15, 2019
Child in critical condition after being pulled from PHX pool July 2, 2019
3-year-old girl dies after drowning incident in Peoria July 2, 2019
MCSO: Man drowns at Canyon Lake June 27, 2019

2018 Stories

MCSO: Man drowns in tubing incident on the Salt River – ABC15 Arizona June 25, 2018
MCSO: Man drowns in tubing incident on the Salt River – ABC15 Arizona June 3, 2018
Peoria police: Drowned boy used chair to open pool gate May 28, 2018
FD: 3-year-old boy found in Gilbert pool, transported to hospital – ABC15 Arizona May 23, 2018
Boy pulled from Avondale pool, taken to hospital in critical condition – ABC15 Arizona April 28, 2018
Buckeye 3-year-old dies after being pulled from pool – ABC15 Arizona April 15, 2018
MCSO recovers body of missing father at Lake Pleasant – ABC15 Arizona April 9, 2018
Queen Creek Fire: Child found unresponsive in pool, taken to hospital – ABC15 Arizona February 17, 2018
Glendale Police: 2-year-old girl dies after being pulled from pool – ABC15 Arizona February 5, 2018
Drowning tragedy inadvertently caught on film January 23, 2018

2017 Stories

Three-year-old boy dies after being found in Phoenix pool – ABC15 Arizona August 26, 2017
1-year-old girl pulled from backyard pool in Peoria has died August 25, 2017
Child dies after being found in Mesa pool – ABC15 Arizona August 24, 2017
Peoria toddler critical after nearly drowning in swimming pool – 3TV | CBS 5 August 22, 2017
2-year-old boy dies after being found in Peoria pool – ABC15 Arizona August 11, 2017
Girl dead after falling into Youngtown pool – ABC15 Arizona August 8, 2017
Officials investigating after husband and wife drown at Lake Havasu – ABC15 Arizona July 22, 2017
Payson flash flooding deaths: Crews locate remains during search for missing man – ABC15 Arizona July 19, 2017
Payson flash flooding deaths: Who are the victims? – ABC15 Arizona July 16, 2017
Tucson teen’s tragedy unites her community in prayer | Local news | tucson.com July 14, 2017

2016 Stories

27 Water Related Incidents in July and counting July 27, 2016
Boy pulled from Surprise pool, transported to hospital dies – ABC15 Arizona July 26, 2016
Valley fire departments respond to series of near-drownings involving kids Sunday – Your West Valley News: Glendale July 24, 2016
Bodies of water continue to claim lives in the Valley of the Sun | Scottsdale Independent July 20, 2016
Phoenix FD: Boy, 15, pulled from hotel pool – CBS 5 – KPHO July 19, 2016
Father saves teen from near drowning – KGUN9.com July 17, 2016
Boy, 2, taken to hospital after near-drowning in Glendale – ABC15 Arizona July 14, 2016
Toddler pulled from pool, parents revive son | Local news | tucson.com July 12, 2016
Phoenix Fire: Child pulled from pool, found unresponsive near 36th St. & Van Buren – ABC15 Arizona July 5, 2016
Phoenix fire: 18-month-old in ‘extremely critical’ condition after submersion in pool – ABC15 Arizona July 4, 2016

2015 Stories

Valley mom who lost son in pool drowning has a message for parents July 3, 2015
Tucson toddler drowns, dad facing murder charges June 24, 2015
Pool where 2-year-old drowned had fence, but gate was left open June 24, 2015
Phoenix mom warns parents after baby declared brain dead in Father’s Day near-drowning June 24, 2015
Fire crews respond to two drowning calls involving young children just 12 hours apart June 21, 2015
Boy, 6, hospitalized after Phoenix drowning call June 21, 2015
Fire crews respond to 2 drowning calls in Phoenix on Sunday June 21, 2015
Official: Body found in South Phoenix canal June 19, 2015
Fire: 2-year-old awake and breathing after being pulled from Mesa family pool June 16, 2015
Crews recover teen drowning victim at Lake Pleasant June 16, 2015

2014 Stories

Girl pulled from Mesa pool in critical condition September 29, 2014
Mesa Fire: Toddler taken to hospital in critical condition; found floating in pool September 28, 2014
Woman dies in Tucson after car is swept away in flood September 8, 2014
Boy saved from storm drain near Surprise elementary school September 8, 2014
2-year-old boy drowns at Tucson apartment complex September 2, 2014
Bystander performs CPR on 4-year-old girl after near-drowning August 30, 2014
Body found in Gilbert canal identified as missing teen Matthew Flancer August 28, 2014
Man drowns in Chandler pool August 24, 2014
Goodyear mother to 911: ‘I just drowned my baby’ August 19, 2014
Florence boy, 2, dies after falling into family’s pool August 19, 2014

2013 Stories

PD: 10-year-old pulls toddler from backyard pool in Tempe November 27, 2013
Neighbor saves girl, 2, in Peoria near drowning November 15, 2013
Ex-Cubs pitcher drowns at Bartlett Lake November 15, 2013
SWIMkids USA offering free swim lessons and water safety bags November 15, 2013
Tucson fire responds to near drowning overnight November 15, 2013
PSA shows drowning through the eyes of a child November 15, 2013
2-year-old boy pulled from Phoenix canal November 15, 2013
Drowning Impact Awareness Month November 15, 2013
Child drowns in backyard pool November 15, 2013
22-month-old nearly drowns in Phoenix pool November 15, 2013

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2012 Stories

Divers recover bodies of 2 boys from canal May 2, 2012
Groups spread message of water safety April 5, 2012
Learn Drowning Prevention Techniques at Free Seminar April 5, 2012
Safe Kids Tucson shares tips to prevent child drowning April 5, 2012
Boy pulled from canal in Guadalupe dies April 5, 2012
Police ID victim in Chandler drowning April 5, 2012
Child Nearly Drowns in Arizona City April 5, 2012
Drowning risk higher for autistic children April 5, 2012
FD: 3-year-old pulled from hot tub at Gilbert home April 5, 2012
Drowning prevention begins with you as the first of several barriers April 5, 2012

2011 Stories

PCSO: Infant found in tub rushed to hospital March 8, 2011
Boy dies after being pulled from pool during birthday party March 8, 2011
Doctors Write Prescriptions for Swim Lessons March 8, 2011
Another layer of drowning prevention March 8, 2011
Drowning danger isn’t past yet in Arizona March 8, 2011
Drowning Impact Awareness Month’ encourages water safety March 8, 2011
As Arizona bakes, car deaths drop, child drownings rise March 8, 2011
Emotions charged after 4-year old child drowns March 8, 2011
Infant found in Glendale pool has died March 1, 2011
Phoenix man honored for saving 2-year-old from drowning March 1, 2011

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2010 Stories

Glendale infant critical following near drowning November 29, 2010
Scary Morning for Mesa Family After Girl Nearly Drowns in Toilet November 29, 2010
Boy nearly drowns in Tucson resort swimming pool November 29, 2010
12-year-old boy nearly drowns in YMCA pool in Goodyear November 29, 2010
Phoenix toddler nearly drowns after using doggy door to get to pool November 29, 2010
Infant rushed to hospital after near drowning in bathtub November 29, 2010
Phoenix woman found dead in her pool November 29, 2010
Gilbert Fire Department responds to drowning call for 19-month-old girl November 29, 2010
Gilbert toddler dies 2 days after being pulled from pool November 29, 2010
Family speaks out after 2-year-old nearly drowns in Phoenix November 29, 2010