Event Brief
Toddler declared dead after near-drowning found alive
Filed: Jul 05, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
Summary: An 18-month-old was mistakenly declared dead hours after a near-drowning, then found alive in a hospital morgue.
WHO: Gilbert Police Department; Maricopa County Attorney's Office
WHAT: Police recommended felony child abuse charges after a toddler nearly drowned and was later found alive after being declared dead.
WHEN: Jul 05, 2026 at 4:55 PM ET
WHERE: Gilbert, Arizona, USA
WHY: The near-drowning was linked to alleged lack of supervision and parents admitting marijuana use during a Super Bowl party.
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