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Person airlifted to hospital after ‘near drowning’ in East El Paso
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Fire Department on Monday said it airlifted a person with life-threatening injuries after they nearly drowned. EPFD said it happened just after 10:40 a.m.
EPFD said it wen to the 1900 block of Preview Place in East El Paso. That's past the intersection of T...
Key takeaway EPFD said it wen to the 1900 block of Preview Place in East El Paso.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The incident in East El Paso's 1900 block of Preview Place raises concerns about water safety in the community. Given the location, past the intersection of Trawood and Montwood Drive, it's likely that the near drowning occurred in a residential area, possibly at a private pool. This incident may prompt residents to review their own pool safety measures, such as ensuring that fences are secure and that children are supervised at all times. The fact that the El Paso Fire Department was able to respond quickly and airlift the person to a hospital is a testament to the city's emergency response capabilities. As the investigation by the El Paso Police Department continues, the community will be watching to see if any measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The age of the person involved has not been released, but the incident serves as a reminder for all residents to be vigilant about water safety.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Fire Department on Monday said it airlifted a person with life-threatening injuries after they nearly drowned. EPFD said it happened just after 10:40 a.m.
EPFD said it wen to the 1900 block of Preview Place in East El Paso. That's past the intersection of T...
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