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Arizona Toddler Declared Dead After Drowning Found Alive in Morgue

An 18-month-old boy in Arizona, initially declared dead after a drowning incident, was astonishingly found alive in a hospital morgue, leading to an investigation.

Editorial Staff · 2026-07-05 · 1 MIN READ
Arizona Toddler Declared Dead After Drowning Found Alive in Morgue

In a shocking turn of events, an 18-month-old toddler who drowned in a pool during a party in Arizona was declared dead, only to be discovered alive later in a morgue.

The incident raised serious concerns regarding parental supervision and the circumstances surrounding the drowning.

After being found alive, the toddler was quickly transported to another hospital for further treatment and has since survived.

Updates

Update at 20:18 UTC on 2026-07-08

BBC News - World reported After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.

Sources: BBC News - World