Child airlifted after drowning incident in Tarkington

Authorities say a 3-year-old girl drowned in swimming pool at a house on CR 2291 in Tarkington on Saturday afternoon.

While family was setting up for a birthday party, someone saw the little girl in the deep end of the pool and jumped in and pulled her out, according to Capt. David Meyers, a spokesperson for the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office.

EMS was notified and upon their arrival, a request was made for LifeFlight air ambulance. The little girl was airlfted from the scene. Her exact condition is unknown at this time.

2 COMMENTS

  1. I pray for this little Girl, ” Father, all power is in your hands to give her life and to return to her family, I know that nothing is impossible with you! Save her Father, Yahweh! to the glory of Your Name, And comfort her family, Amen.

    • I can’t imagine even witnessing something like this. There is power in prayer and having faith, I know first hand. Lord please put your hands on this little girl give her the strength she needs and give her family the guidance and faith they need to get through this difficult time. Amen

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