4-Year Old Airlifted To Hospital After Near Drowning Near Walnut Hill

June 2, 2021

A 4-year old boy was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital after a near-drowning near Walnut Hill Tuesday evening.

The child was found in unresponsive in a pool at a home on Rockaway Creek Road just south of the state line about 6:40 p.m., according to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Melanie Peterson. He was flown to Sacred Heart Hospital by MedStar Air Care 2. An update on his condition was not immediately available.

The ECSO is investigating.

The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Atmore Fire Department also responded.

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Comments

8 Responses to “4-Year Old Airlifted To Hospital After Near Drowning Near Walnut Hill”

  1. Kimberly on June 8th, 2021 11:02 am

    We met this family while our daughter was in PICU, and I have not been able to get them off of my mind. Please pray for this precious little boy and his family.

  2. Robert on June 3rd, 2021 11:47 pm

    Prayers for this family and the child

  3. Julie on June 2nd, 2021 10:57 pm

    God bless him and the family. I pray for your strength and hope
    Love your family.

  4. Century on June 2nd, 2021 4:43 pm

    May God be with the whole family praying for a speedy recovery.I know the family they are great people that needs prayer.

  5. Sean on June 2nd, 2021 4:12 pm

    I am deeply sorry this happened. I pray for the boy’s fast recovery. And for the family to have strength. The lord will watch over him . And his family as they trench trough these tough times .

  6. Dug on June 2nd, 2021 10:12 am

    Prayers going out for the whole family

  7. Susie on June 2nd, 2021 8:34 am

    Bless that baby’s heart. I hope the child survives. Bless the family, as well.

  8. Puddin on June 2nd, 2021 3:09 am

    Prayers for the baby and his/her family.

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