Toddler Declared Dead Then Found Alive | Phoenix News

An 18-month-old boy was mistakenly declared dead in an Arizona hospital morgue—five and a half hours after being found in a pool—despite officers hearing audible gasps and noting signs of life. The doctor overseeing the case reportedly dismissed their concerns, proceeding with the death declaration. The child was later revived by the Medical Examiner’s team, flown to a children’s hospital, and diagnosed with severe brain damage requiring lifelong care. The hospital is conducting a full review, pledging to improve protocols and patient safety, while the family’s attorney remains silent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d48ff7c7a26c99ef