Marco Island Police Respond to Non-Fatal Drowning Incident

Today, July 2, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers with the Marco Island Police Department and firefighters with Marco Island Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported non-fatal drowning incident in the 900 block of Hunt Court.

Within approximately 90 seconds of dispatch, Marco Island police officers arrived on scene and immediately began providing lifesaving measures to an injured juvenile.

The juvenile was transported by Collier County EMS to a local hospital for treatment.

The juvenile sustained serious injuries and remains hospitalized while receiving

further medical care.

The Marco Island Police Departrnent extends its thoughts to the juvenile, the family,

and everyone affected by this incident.