PUYALLUP, WA – A heart-stopping scene unfolded at a local apartment complex Tuesday morning when a two-year-old girl was discovered in a pond, leading to a dramatic rescue effort. The child was spotted by a resident who wasted no time in calling 911 and plunging into the water to save her.
Authorities received the emergency call at 9:54 a.m., and responders arrived promptly. By the time they reached the site, the girl had already been pulled from the pond, which is situated in a shared area of the complex, distinct from its pool.
According to Captain Kevin Gill, emergency personnel began immediate life-saving procedures on the unresponsive child. She was then rushed to MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma for urgent medical care.
Officers investigating the incident found an open door at one of the apartments, which led them to the child’s home and her parents. Detectives are diligently working to reconstruct the timeline and circumstances that resulted in the toddler’s perilous situation.
The investigation seeks to confirm the incident as accidental, involving detailed interviews with witnesses and the child’s parents. Understanding how the child ended up in the pond is key to the ongoing inquiry.
Additional information reveals that a young man was the brave individual who entered the pond to rescue the child and initiated CPR on the spot. His quick thinking and actions were instrumental in the rescue operation.
The community remains on edge, awaiting updates on the child’s condition. This somber event underscores the critical nature of safety around water features in residential areas.