Declared Dead Toddler Breathed Five Hours Later in US

In a harrowing incident in Gilbert, Arizona, a 1.5-year-old boy, initially declared dead, was later found to be breathing in the hospital's morgue. The child had been discovered face down in a backyard swimming pool during a Super Bowl gathering.

Emergency responders performed life-saving measures before transporting the boy to the hospital. Police officers present at the scene reported observing signs of life and communicated this to a doctor. However, the doctor pronounced the child dead, reportedly telling officers, "You do your jobs and let me do mine. There's a reason I went to medical school."

About five hours after the initial pronouncement, hospital staff realized the child was still alive. He was subsequently transferred to a different hospital, and reports indicate he survived the ordeal.

Following the incident, police stated they would recommend charges of child neglect against the boy's parents. Investigators noted a strong cannabis odor emanating from the family's home and observed that the pool area was accessible without supervision through open doors.

The hospital has described the situation as "heartbreaking" and is conducting a thorough review of the care provided to identify areas for improvement. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is also investigating the matter.

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Do your jobs and let me do mine. There's a reason I went to medical school.