Liberty County Officials Provide Update on Apparent Attempted Drowning Incident

Incident Overview

• 🚨 Officials responded to a report of a possible drowning around 5:50-6:00 a.m. at a residence with a pond.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The incident involved a mother and her three children: a 15-year-old female, an 11-year-old female, and a 6-year-old male.

Victim Conditions and Transport

• 🚁 The mother and the 11-year-old were transported via Life Flight and are currently in critical condition at Memorial Hermann Hospital.
• 🚑 The 15-year-old and 6-year-old were ground transported and are in stable condition, recovering at the hospital.
• 🧠 The 11-year-old regained some consciousness after the first deputy arrived, but remains in critical care.

Initial Scene and Father's Account

• 🌊 Deputies found all children out of the water upon arrival; the mother was still in the water and had to be pulled out, unconscious and not breathing on her own.
• 🗣️ The father, who called 911, reported hearing commotion and yelling from the children in the front yard.
• 🚗 It is believed the father pulled some of the children from the water; he has been cooperative with investigators.

Ongoing Investigation and Potential Factors

• 🔍 Investigators are conducting a search of the residence and surrounding areas for evidence.
• 🧪 The investigation is exploring the potential involvement of alcohol or Nyquil, with medical records to be subpoenaed for confirmation.
• 🏫 Information suggests the children have not been enrolled in school recently; CPS has been notified.
• 🏠 The family has owned the property and lived in the house since 2017.

Investigation Scope and Future Steps

• ⚖️ Investigators are not currently focusing on a specific suspect (mother or father) and will proceed based on evidence and interviews.
• 🤝 Texas Rangers are assisting in the investigation, providing additional resources.
• 💬 Forensic interviews with the 15-year-old and 6-year-old are being arranged, and authorities hope to interview the mother and 11-year-old when they are able.
• ❓ Motive remains unclear, with officials awaiting interviews and evidence to piece together the events.