A 2‑year‑old child was pulled from an inflatable pool at a home near Avondale Boulevard and Buckeye Road on Friday afternoon and is now in extremely critical condition, police officers reported. Officers arrived around 3:40 p.m., performed lifesaving measures, and handed care over to Avondale Fire and Medical personnel. The child’s condition remains grave, and investigators are still on scene.

Avondale Police Respond to a Sudden Pool Emergency

According to the police report, officers received a call at 3:40 p.m. and found the toddler already removed from the water. They immediately began lifesaving measures until medical teams arrived. The report notes that details of how the child ended up in the pool are not yet available, as investigators are still working the scene.

Thunderstorm Warning Sweeps Arizona as Incident Unfolds

The severe thunderstorm warning, issued for several Arizona counties, was in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m . on Friday. The warning covered the Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino, Navajo, and Apache counties, as well as the Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau. The storm warning overlapped the time of the Avondale incident, adding a layer of complexity to emergency response effots.

What Investigators Still Don’t Know

Police and medical personnel are still conducting their investigation, and the report says no details are available on how the child ended up in the inflatable pool. The circumstances remain unclear, and authorities have not released any further information.

Community Response and Safety Concerns

Local residents have expressed concern about child safety around inflatable pools,especially amid the state’s severe weather alerts. The incident has prompted calls for stricter supervision and safety measures in private homes.