Monroe County, IL – A Monroe County family is mourning the loss of a one-year-old child after a reported drowning incident Monday afternoon in rural Monroe County. First responders rushed to aid after the child was found unresponsive in a swimming pool in the Country Lake Subdivision.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred around 3:32 p.m. on Monday. Sheriff’s Deputies, Monroe County EMS, and Waterloo Police officers responded to an emergency call after the child was placed in a vehicle and the family drove toward town to meet EMS. Authorities said officers located the family’s vehicle on East 4th Street in Waterloo within minutes of the call and immediately began life-saving measures.
Officers allegedly performed CPR and used an automated external defibrillator (AED) after noticing the child showed faint signs of responsiveness. Monroe County EMS took over at the scene, and the child was transferred to an ambulance for expedited transport to a St. Louis area hospital. A Monroe County deputy led the ambulance with lights and sirens, while other agencies assisted in clearing intersections to ensure the quickest possible route.
Despite extensive efforts from Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies, Monroe County EMS, and Waterloo Police, the child allegedly passed away at the hospital. According to the sheriff’s department, no signs of foul play are suspected, and the preliminary investigation suggests this was a tragic accident. Authorities noted that a full review of the incident will be conducted by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Investigation Division.
Sheriff Neal Rohlfing expressed condolences to the family, highlighting the emotional toll the incident has had on first responders and the entire community.
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