One-year-old rushed to hospital after near drowning in Tarpon Springs

Child found by family member in pool, rushed to hospital in critical condition

Mar. 21, 2026 at 2:35am

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A one-year-old boy is in the hospital fighting for his life after nearly drowning in a pool in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Tarpon Springs firefighters responded to a drowning call and found the child in cardiac arrest, rushing him to the hospital in critical condition.

Why it matters

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death in young children, and this incident highlights the importance of water safety and supervision around pools, especially for toddlers and infants.

The details

According to Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue, the one-year-old boy was found by a family member in a pool along Winners Circle in Tarpon Springs. The child was in cardiac arrest when paramedics arrived and was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

  • On Friday, March 21, 2026, Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue responded to a drowning call.

The players

Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue

The fire department that responded to the drowning call and transported the child to the hospital.

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What they’re saying

“The child was in cardiac arrest and was transported to the hospital in critical condition.”

— Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue

What’s next

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the near drowning.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for constant supervision and proper safety measures around pools to prevent drowning accidents, especially involving young children.