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8-year-old Greyson Maiden drowns in pool at Hoover home
HOOVER, Ala. — Authorities are investigating a tragic drowning incident that claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy Saturday evening in a Hoover neighborhood.
The victim has been identified by Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans as Greyson Maiden.
According to the Hoover Police Department, officers and fire medics were dispatched at approximately 8:00 p.m. to a residence in the 2000 block of River Lake Drive in the Southlake subdivision after reports that a child had been found unresponsive in a private swimming pool.
Officials confirmed that Greyson did not reside at the home where the incident occurred.
Lt. Daniel Lowe stated that the child was immediately pulled from the water, and life-saving measures were initiated on scene.
He was transported to Children’s of Alabama Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Detectives with the Hoover Police Department, along with the Shelby County Coroner’s Office, are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the drowning.
At this time, authorities emphasize that there is no evidence of foul play, and the incident is being treated as a tragic accident.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.