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Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being mistakenly pronounced dead by doctor
By Micaela Marshall, Akim Powell at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 3, 2026
· 3 min read
GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A toddler in Arizona was discovered to be alive in the morgue of a hospital after being pronounced dead by a doctor hours earlier. The 18-month-old was pulled from a backyard swimming pool during a Super Bowl party around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8.According to the poli...
Key takeaway The 18-month-old was pulled from a backyard swimming pool during a Super Bowl party around 5:30 p.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The shocking incident in Arizona raises questions about the protocols in place at Nashville 's medical facilities. While the error occurred outside of Tennessee, it prompts a review of the systems that prevent such mistakes from happening in local hospitals. Nashville residents may wonder if similar safeguards are in place at area medical centers to ensure that patients receive accurate and timely care. The fact that multiple medical professionals, including nurses, expressed concern about the toddler's condition and were overruled by the doctor highlights the importance of effective communication and collaboration among healthcare teams. As Nashville's own hospitals and medical facilities continue to provide care to the community, the incident serves as a reminder to examine and reinforce their own procedures to prevent similar errors from occurring.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A toddler in Arizona was discovered to be alive in the morgue of a hospital after being pronounced dead by a doctor hours earlier. The 18-month-old was pulled from a backyard swimming pool during a Super Bowl party around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8.According to the poli...
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