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Toddler fights for his life after being pulled from apartment complex pool, authorities say
By David Baker, Debra Worley at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 21, 2026
· 2 min read
PHOENIX, Ariz. (AZFam/Gray News) — A 3-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a man spotted him in an apartment complex pool Friday afternoon.What happened at the Phoenix apartment poolMartin, a resident at the complex, said he was walking back to his unit when he noticed what looked like a ...
Key takeaway (AZFam/Gray News) — A 3-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a man spotted him in an apartment complex pool Friday afternoon.
Why this matters in The Midland
The recent incident in Phoenix, where a 3-year-old boy was pulled from an apartment complex pool, serves as a stark reminder for Midland residents to be vigilant about pool safety. As the City of Homes, Midland has numerous residential pools, and the risk of accidental drowning is ever-present. The fact that the Phoenix pool had a fence around it, but the gate's lock status is unclear, raises questions about the effectiveness of pool barriers in preventing such incidents. In Midland, where families often gather at apartment complex pools or backyard pools, it is crucial for parents and caregivers to ensure that pool gates are secure and that children are supervised at all times. Furthermore, the importance of CPR training in drowning emergencies, as emphasized by Phoenix Fire officials, is a valuable lesson for Midland residents, who can take advantage of CPR training programs offered by local organizations to be better prepared in case of such emergencies.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? PHOENIX, Ariz. (AZFam/Gray News) — A 3-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a man spotted him in an apartment complex pool Friday afternoon.What happened at the Phoenix apartment poolMartin, a resident at the complex, said he was walking back to his unit when he noticed what looked like a ...
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