Water Related Incident Stories
2024 Stories
- Body of drowned man found in Ashurst Lake outside of Flagstaff October 2, 2024
- Men who drowned in Salt River identified as cousins who were refugees from Afghanistan September 23, 2024
- 2-year-old boy dies after being pulled from backyard pool in Phoenix September 16, 2024
- Man’s body recovered after drowning at Lake Pleasant September 16, 2024
- Glendale officer injured in crash while responding to reports of a child drowning September 16, 2024
- 4-year-old boy in stable condition after being pulled from pool in Litchfield Park September 2, 2024
- 6-year-old boy dies after being pulled from a backyard pool in west Phoenix August 30, 2024
- 4-year-old pronounced dead after being pulled from pool in Scottsdale August 1, 2024
- 1-year-old dies after found in pool near Sedona July 31, 2024
- Toddler dies after being pulled from Valley pool July 30, 2024
2023 Stories
- 2 young boys hospitalized following north Phoenix near drownings December 15, 2023
- Child dead after drowning in Gilbert swimming pool December 4, 2023
- MCSO: Body found during search for possible drowning victim near Gila River November 5, 2023
- Baby hospitalized after being pulled from pool in Peoria dies. October 30, 2023
- Arizona man drowns after cliff diving at Lake Havasu September 24, 2023
- Deputies recover body of kayaker in Lake Mary Tuesday September 6, 2023
- 5-year-old boy dies after being pulled from pool in Goodyear Wednesday August 25, 2023
- 2-year-old boy dies after being pulled from Surprise pool August 20, 2023
- Child flown to hospital in respiratory arrest after being pulled from swimming pool in Surprise August 6, 2023
- 3-year-old drowns in North Phoenix pool: PD July 25, 2023
2022 Stories
- 2-year-old dies after being pulled from Scottsdale pool December 24, 2022
- Toddler dies after being pulled from bathtub in Phoenix October 18, 2022
- 2-year-old taken to hospital after being pulled from Glendale pool September 17, 2022
- Storm brings chaos to already busy holiday September 7, 2022
- 2-year-old hospitalized after near drowning incident in Mesa July 30, 2022
- 2-year-old boy in stable condition after near-drowning at Kiwanis Lake in Tempe July 10, 2022
- Toddler dies after being pulled from west Phoenix pool July 9, 2022
- Body pulled from canal near 32nd Street and McDowell Road Tuesday July 5, 2022
- Chandler man hospitalized after being pulled from backyard pool July 2, 2022
- Second child dies after being pulled from a Glendale pool on Friday June 28, 2022
2021 Stories
- Scottsdale police find remains of Najib ‘Jubi’ Monsif December 14, 2021
- 2-year-old girl dies after being pulled from Phoenix swimming pool November 26, 2021
- Child taken to hospital after being found in Scottsdale pool: FD November 26, 2021
- Child found in Tempe home pool: Police November 25, 2021
- FD: 1-year-old in extremely critical condition after near-drowning in west Phoenix November 4, 2021
- Death of man pulled from Scottsdale canal ruled as accidental drowning October 27, 2021
- Toddler drowned after he was found in backyard pool in Glendale October 12, 2021
- Two kids drown, one nearly drowns in pool at Buckeye home September 14, 2021
- Three children hospitalized after near-drowning incident at Buckeye home September 12, 2021
- EXCLUSIVE: Girl saved by Lake Patrol on the Salt River, bodycam footage shows rescue September 8, 2021
2020 Stories
- MCSO recovers body of 1 of 2 missing boaters at Apache Lake August 25, 2020
- Child recovering after being pulled from backyard pool in Scottsdale July 28, 2020
- FD: 2-year-old pulled from west Phoenix pool has died July 28, 2020
- FD: 1-year-old boy dies in Buckeye drowning July 27, 2020
- FD: 1-year-old boy pulled from pool near 111th Ave and Indian School July 26, 2020
- Man’s body recovered from lake at Cesar Chavez Park in Phoenix July 21, 2020
- Two brothers die after apparent electrocution at Lake Pleasant July 12, 2020
- Two-year-old dies after being pulled from Mesa pool July 8, 2020
- FD: 1-year-old dies after being pulled from pool in Cave Creek June 3, 2020
- Man dies after being pulled from pool at Mesa apartment complex June 1, 2020
2019 Stories
- One-year-old in critical condition after nearly drowning December 26, 2019
- PD: 1-year-old girl declared dead, then shows signs of life after being pulled from a pool December 23, 2019
- Body of Willa Rawlings, who was swept away in floodwaters, recovered at Roosevelt Lake, officials confirm December 20, 2019
- “Very tragic incident:” 1-year-old girl drowned in backyard pool at Mesa home December 20, 2019
- Sheriff: 69-year-old man dies after car swept away in Tonto Creek December 9, 2019
- Search for 6-year-old girl in Tonto Creek enters 2nd week December 9, 2019
- Record Low Pediatric Drownings for Maricopa and Pinal County. December 4, 2019
- Search continues for 6-year-old swept away in waters December 4, 2019
- MCSO: Man drowns at Salt River near Blue Point Bridge September 2, 2019
- 4-year-old in extremely critical condition after near drowning in Phoenix August 18, 2019
2018 Stories
- Young boy dies at hospital after being pulled from Avondale pool, fire officials say October 27, 2018
- Chandler mother accused of drowning her month-old son October 24, 2018
- Infant hospitalized in critical condition after being pulled from Buckeye pool October 16, 2018
- 2-year-old boy dies after being pulled from Phoenix pool September 15, 2018
- Toddler survives near-drowning and a coma, now fighting for full recovery September 4, 2018
- Peoria Police: Two-year-old dead in drowning incident August 11, 2018
- FOX 10 Phoenix August 11, 2018
- 14-year-old boy dies after being pulled from pool in Phoenix August 8, 2018
- Goodyear Police: 2-year-old girl dies after pulled from backyard pool – ABC15 Arizona July 25, 2018
- FD: 5-year-old boy found at bottom of Mesa pool; in critical condition – ABC15 Arizona June 25, 2018
2017 Stories
- Buckeye Family Heals Together After Drowning Accident | Phoenix New Times December 21, 2017
- 3-year-old boy hospitalized after nearly drowning in Chandler – Arizona’s Family November 19, 2017
- Police: Man drowned in pool at Phoenix apartment complex after drinking heavily – ABC15 Arizona November 6, 2017
- Chandler Fire: 8-year-old dead after being pulled from pool – ABC15 Arizona October 13, 2017
- Peoria man drowns in Fossil Creek swimming hole | 12NEWS.com October 10, 2017
- Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office recovers missing teen’s body after drowning – ABC15 Arizona October 1, 2017
- Phoenix Fire: 2-year-old girl pulled from west Phoenix pool, hospitalized – ABC15 Arizona September 13, 2017
- 3-year-old boy pulled from north Phoenix pool dies – ABC15 Arizona September 9, 2017
- Phoenix Fire responds to report of man who drowned in toilet September 9, 2017
- Olympic runner David Torrence found dead in Scottsdale apartment pool August 29, 2017
2016 Stories
- Child in critical condition after being pulled from swimming pool in Phoenix – ABC15 Arizona December 29, 2016
- Police respond to reported drowning call of four-year-old in Mesa – ABC15 Arizona November 5, 2016
- Police investigating after 1-year-old drowns in Buckeye – ABC15 Arizona October 12, 2016
- Two-year-old girl dies days after being found in Phoenix backyard pool – ABC15 Arizona September 5, 2016
- Chandler 2-year-old hospitalized after near-drowning August 25, 2016
- Tempe FD, PD: 2-year-old twins found in hot tub taken to hospital – ABC15 Arizona August 14, 2016
- FD: Man dies after being found at bottom of Paradise Valley pool – ABC15 Arizona August 14, 2016
- MCSO: Chandler man drowns while out on on Salt River on Saturday – ABC15 Arizona August 13, 2016
- Three 3-year-olds nearly drown Sunday in Phoenix-area August 7, 2016
- Boy passes away after being pulled from Avondale backyard pool – ABC15 Arizona August 7, 2016
2015 Stories
- MCSO: Body of 30-year-old Mesa man pulled out of Salt River after drowning call September 6, 2015
- Avondale FD: Twins die after being intentionally drowned by mother in bathtub August 30, 2015
- Toddler dies at hospital days after being pulled from pool in Tempe August 18, 2015
- Phoenix Police respond to near drowning at bachelor party August 9, 2015
- Boy, 8, drowns n Arizona river on Fourth holiday July 7, 2015
- FD: Body found floating in Mesa lake July 7, 2015
- Boy drowns in river near Camp Verde on July 4th July 5, 2015
- Man nearly drowns at Lake Pleasant Sunday July 5, 2015
- MCSO: Man on Salt River did not resurface; divers recover body July 5, 2015
- Two Phoenix toddlers improving after near drowning July 3, 2015
2014 Stories
- PD: Mom finds 20-month-old in Phoenix pool November 13, 2014
- Phoenix police: Toddler drowns in pool November 13, 2014
- Girl, 2, improving after Chandler near-drowning October 26, 2014
- FD: Toddler pulled from Chandler pool in critical condition October 26, 2014
- Tucson boy dies after being pulled from a pool October 25, 2014
- Boy, 4, drowns in Tucson apartment pool ID’d October 24, 2014
- Boy, 3, critical after near-drowning on NW side October 10, 2014
- PD: Father being charged in Phoenix baby’s death October 8, 2014
- Boy, 9, drowns while swimming at Roosevelt Lake October 6, 2014
- 3-year-old pulled from pool dies October 6, 2014
2013 Stories
- Body of woman recovered from Colorado river in Grand Canyon National Park March 27, 2013
- Simple tips for drowning prevention March 27, 2013
- The Walk for Water Safety: Communities organize to prevent drownings March 27, 2013
- FD: Phoenix boy found ‘unresponsive’ in backyard pool March 27, 2013
- Body found in Tempe canal March 27, 2013
- Foundation raises water safety awareness at Phoenix event March 7, 2013
- Water Safety: How To Keep The Kids Safe Around The Beach Or Pool March 7, 2013
- Water wise: East Valley first responders share life-saving tips and experiences working water-related emergencies March 7, 2013
- MCSO: Body of 49-year-old Pedro Aguirre Castillo pulled from Lake Pleasant March 7, 2013
- FD: Boy ‘stable’ after Phoenix near drowning March 7, 2013
2012 Stories
- Boy, 2, nearly drowns in Mesa home’s spa April 5, 2012
- Long an issue in Arizona, canal safety back in forefront after recent drownings April 5, 2012
- Fire captain’s close call: Own grandson nearly drowns April 5, 2012
- TV shows helped Valley kids save drowning cousin April 5, 2012
- 2012 Walk for Water Safety to help promote awareness April 5, 2012
- Keeping water safety a year-round priority March 24, 2012
- Swim school in Peoria teaches fully clothed swim lessons March 24, 2012
- FD: 1-year-old nearly drowns in PHX pool March 24, 2012
- Toddler Slips Underwater, Rushed to Hospital March 24, 2012
- Chandler mom saves daughter in near drowning March 16, 2012
2011 Stories
- FD: Baby drowns in Mesa bathtub December 28, 2011
- 18-month-old child pulled from Scottsdale pool December 28, 2011
- Toddler critical after being pulled from Phoenix pool December 28, 2011
- Phoenix teen found unconscious in pool December 28, 2011
- Grieving father pushes legislation on flotation devices December 28, 2011
- 8-month-old drowns in Kingman: No decision yet on charges December 28, 2011
- Police: 18-month-old rescued from Phoenix pool in near drowning December 28, 2011
- Phoenix police: Body found at bottom of Maryvale park pool December 28, 2011
- Listen to sound of a drowning December 5, 2011
- Phoenix firefighters go door-to-door after drowning December 5, 2011
2010 Stories
- 2-Year-Old Pulled From Pool In Tempe November 29, 2010
- 3 missing boaters found dead at Horseshoe Lake dam November 29, 2010
- Toddler drowns in canal November 29, 2010
- Unconscious boy, 2, pulled from Phoenix pool November 29, 2010
- Toddler found floating in Glendale pool November 29, 2010
- Glendale Firefighters Called To Home For Near-Drowning November 29, 2010
- Mom finds son floating face down in pool at Surprise home September 11, 2010
- 1-year-old in critical condition after falling into Phoenix pool September 6, 2010
- Little boy rushed to hospital after being pulled from bottom of family pool September 6, 2010
- Queen Creek consolidates pool-fence requirements September 6, 2010