Macomb Twp. Officials Act Fast To Save Unresponsive Toddler: Sheriff

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, MI — Macomb Township officials were praised for acting fast in saving an unresponsive toddler who fell in the family's swimming pool, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.

The mother told officials she found her child unresponsive and not breathing in a swimming pool Saturday at a Macomb Township home. Officials said the father performed CPR on the child.

Moments later, Macomb Township Deputies Jonathon Potocki and Mitchell Blount arrived at the home and continued with the emergency lifesaving measures, officials said.

Along with Macomb Township fire officials, the deputies decided to take the toddler to a local hospital in Blount’s vehicle, noting that time was of the essence, officials said.

Officials continued performing emergency lifesaving measures en route to the hospital, officials said. Upon arrival, officials said the toddler was breathing and had a pulse.

Officials then airlifted the child to a hospital with Level-II pediatric trauma designation and was listed in stable condition, officials said.

On Monday, the parents told officials that the child was released from the hospital and expected to fully recover, officials said.

"This type of situation is one of the worst a parent can experience," said Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. "The responding Deputies and Fire personnel acted swiftly, ensuring the toddler received lifesaving measures and hospital transportation as quickly as possible. I applaud these public servants for their exceptional efforts."