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Child hospitalized after near-drowning incident in El Paso
By Eliya Alvidrez at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was taken to a hospital after nearly drowning Monday morning, July 13, according to the El Paso Fire Department. At around 10:30 a.m., officers with the El Paso Police Department responded to a welfare check at 1925 Preview Place in East El Paso. An EPPD officia...
Key takeaway , officers with the El Paso Police Department responded to a welfare check at 1925 Preview Place in East El Paso.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The near-drowning incident on Preview Place raises concerns about water safety in El Paso's residential areas. As the city's population grows, the demand for swimming pools and other water features in homes also increases, posing a risk to young children who may not be aware of the dangers. The El Paso Fire Department's response to the incident highlights the importance of having emergency services readily available in the community. This incident also connects to the city's efforts to provide water safety education and resources to residents, particularly during the summer months when pool use is more frequent. Residents should be aware of the resources available to them, such as swim lessons and pool fence installations, to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The community will be watching to see how the city responds to this incident and what measures will be taken to prevent future near-drownings.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was taken to a hospital after nearly drowning Monday morning, July 13, according to the El Paso Fire Department. At around 10:30 a.m., officers with the El Paso Police Department responded to a welfare check at 1925 Preview Place in East El Paso. An EPPD officia...
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