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Toddler declared dead in drowning incident found alive in hospital morgue. Now, his parents could be charged
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· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points It is reported that the child's parents could potentially face charges. Further details about the incident and its aftermath are available from ABC13 Houston, the source of this information.
A toddler from Arizona was found in a backyard pool in February. The child was taken to a hospital where they were declared dead. However, in a surprising turn of events, the toddler was later found to be alive in the hospital morgue.
The incident has raised questions and an investigation is underway. It is reported that the child's parents could potentially face charges.
Further details about the incident and its aftermath are available from ABC13 Houston, the source of this information.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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