HOUSTON, TX – A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded early Friday morning when a 5-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a pool at a west Houston apartment complex. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Houston Police Department, officers and Houston Fire Department personnel responded to the 3100 block of Hayes Road shortly after midnight, following reports of a possible drowning. Officers arrived ahead of firefighters and began administering CPR to the child in a desperate attempt to revive her.
Authorities say the young girl had somehow left her apartment alone in the middle of the night and made her way to the complex’s pool. It remains unclear how long she was in the water before being discovered by a resident, who quickly called for help.
The child’s identity has not been released pending notification of extended family.
This devastating incident adds to a troubling rise in drowning cases across the Houston area this year. Emergency officials and child safety advocates continue to emphasize the importance of water safety, especially during summer months when pools are more frequently accessed.
Investigators are working to determine how the girl was able to exit her home unnoticed and are speaking with family members and residents of the complex as part of their ongoing investigation.
Houston authorities are urging all families to review their safety practices, especially in homes with young children, including the use of door alarms, childproof locks, and close supervision around any bodies of water.
No further details have been released at this time.
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