On Thursday, June 5, 2025, at approximately 11:05 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 1000 block of Chesapeake Beach Road in Owings, for the reported CPR in progress after a drowning.
911 callers reported a 2-year-old female was not breathing after drowning in a pool.
Maryland State Police Aviation was requested to pre-launch to land nearby incase they were needed. Trooper 7 launched and landed nearby.
Crews arrived on the scene within minutes to find the child was semi-conscious and breathing.
Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 landed nearby and transported the child to an area Children’s Center.
This is the second near drowning in 10 days.
In a drowning situation, every second counts, and understanding what to do can save a life. Never leave children unattended near water. Adults should remain within arm’s reach of children in the water
Responding to a Drowning Incident:
- Alert Lifeguard: If a lifeguard is present, alert them immediately.
- Rescue: Remove the person from the water without endangering yourself.
- Call 911: If someone else is present, have them call 911 while you rescue the person.
- CPR: If you know CPR, provide 2 minutes of CPR before calling 911.
- Rescue Breathing: If you don’t know CPR, call 911, and a call-taker will guide you through rescue breathing and CPR.
- AED: If available, use an AED if needed
