A toddler was found in a pool and declared dead. He's alive and his parents could be charged

PHOENIX (AP) — A toddler discovered in a backyard pool in a Phoenix suburb in February was declared dead before being found breathing hours later in a room that serves as the hospital morgue, according to recently released police records. Two Gilbert police officers saw signs of life multiple times, but the child was still taken to the hospital’s “cold room” after being treated by medical staff, according to the documents.Gilbert police and fire officials were dispatched to the home at about 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 in response to a reported drowning. They performed life-saving measures on the child before taking him to a local hospital. Medical staff also tried to revive him before pronouncing the boy dead about an hour later.About five hours later, police were notified that the child was breathing and was flown to another hospital. He ultimately survived and has been released, police said in a statement.

Gilbert police said they are recommending negligence charges against the parents. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said it was reviewing the case and declined further comment Monday.

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