Crime & Safety

3-Year-Old Critically Hurt After Falling Into Pool In Zephyrhills

A medical helicopter flew the child to the hospital after being under water for an unknown amount of time.

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A medical helicopter flew a 3-year-old child to the hospital as a trauma alert after falling into a pool.
A medical helicopter flew a 3-year-old child to the hospital as a trauma alert after falling into a pool. (Photo Courtesy of Pasco Fire Rescue)

ZEPHYRHILLS, FL — A medical helicopter flew a 3-year-old child to the hospital as a trauma alert after falling into a pool.

Pasco County Fire Rescue said the child fell into a pool in the 38500 block of Otis Allen Road Friday and was under water for an unknown amount of time.

The child is being treated for critical injuries at AdventHealth Zephyrhills.

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