Police: Pa. Child Trapped In Storm Drain Improves - Philadelphia News, Weather and Sports from WTXF FOX 29

Police: Pa. Child Trapped In Storm Drain Improves

Posted: Updated:
DUNMORE, Pa. -

Police say a northeastern Pennsylvania toddler's condition is improving after he had to be rescued from a storm drain.

Dunmore police Chief Pat Reese says the 18-month-old boy was upgraded to stable condition Monday, two days after he fell five feet head-first into the open drain.

Reese says the boy was holding his mother's boyfriend's hand when the man put his own infant into his car. Reese tells The Times-Tribune of Scranton (http://bit.ly/SSlgCp ) the man says he lost his grip and the older child slipped into a drain cut into the curb.

Reese says the toddler was submerged in runoff water before he was rescued by firefighters. He says medics were able to restart the boy's heart en route to a hospital.

The incident remains under investigation.

Information from: The Times-Tribune, http://thetimes-tribune.com/

Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

  • Local News

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:21 AM EDT2013-06-19 09:21:28 GMT

    We clear out the clouds today, and it won't be long before you notice the change in humidity.

    Look for sunshine and a comfortable day. Winds will be out of the North around 5-10 mph with highs near 80.

     

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:59:35 GMT
    At the annual American Medical Association (AMA) meeting in Chicago, doctors have voted to recognize obesity as an illness.
    At the annual American Medical Association (AMA) meeting in Chicago, doctors have voted to recognize obesity as an illness.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:43:10 GMT
    Times are tough for many in Philadelphia with almost half a million people turning to food pantries just to survive. Several organizations are working to provide healthy options.
    Times are tough for many in Philadelphia with almost half a million people turning to food pantries just to survive. Several organizations are working to provide healthy options.
Powered by WorldNow

WTXF-TV
330 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2796

Phone: (215) 925-2929
Fax: (215) 982-5494

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices