Toddler Found Unresponsive in Kissimmee Pool, Airlifted to Hospital

1½-Year-Old Child Pulled From Pool in Kissimmee, Airlifted After Drowning Incident

By Staff Reporter
iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published March 9, 2026

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Emergency crews rushed to a residence in Kissimmee Monday afternoon after reports of a young child found unresponsive in a pool, according to emergency response information obtained by iSkyNews.com.

The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. EST at a home located at the 1500 block of Mumbai Way in Kissimmee.

According to emergency communications, Osceola County Fire Rescue responded to the scene for a 1½-year-old child reported drowning. Officials indicated the down time was unknown when crews arrived.

First responders immediately began life-saving efforts on the toddler. The child was later reported to have coded, indicating the child went into cardiac arrest during the emergency.

Due to the severity of the situation, a medical helicopter was requested to land in the Four Corners area to transport the child to a nearby hospital.

The current condition of the child has not been released.

It is also unclear at this time how the child entered the pool or whether anyone else was present when the incident occurred.

Authorities have not yet released additional details as the investigation remains ongoing.

⚠️ Water Safety Reminder for Families

As temperatures begin to rise across Central Florida, more families are spending time around pools, lakes, and other water. Safety officials remind parents that drowning can happen quickly and quietly, especially with young children.

Here are several important water safety tips:

➡️ Never leave children unattended around water, even for a moment.
➡️ Designate a “water watcher” whose only job is to watch the children in the pool.
➡️ Install proper pool barriers, including fences with self-closing and self-latching gates.
➡️ Use door alarms or pool alarms to alert you if a child enters the water area.
➡️ Teach children basic water safety and swimming skills early.
➡️ Keep rescue equipment nearby, such as life rings or reaching poles.
➡️ Learn CPR, which can be lifesaving while waiting for first responders.

Safety advocates stress that constant supervision is the most important factor in preventing child drownings.

This is a developing story. iSkyNews.com will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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