Tuesday, June 19 2012 5:43 PM EDT2012-06-19 21:43:04 GMT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says children ages one to four have the highest drowning rate. They're curious, and fast. We look away for just a couple seconds, and it can be too late.
1 to 4-year-old children have the highest drowning rate in the country. Safety experts say never take your eyes off your children while in or near water.
Monday, June 18 2012 11:26 PM EDT2012-06-19 03:26:53 GMT
Oregon police say a missing 2-year-old boy has been found drowned in pool. Police believe the toddler walked out of a house alone.
Oregon police say a missing 2-year-old boy has been found drowned in a pool. Police believe the toddler walked out of a house alone.
OREGON, Ohio -
The community is grieving the tragic death of a 2-year-old who drowned in a swimming pool. Police have released the frantic call from the grandfather who searched for the child.
We decided not to air the more heartbreaking portions of the call, but you can still you hear the urgency in the grandfather's voice
Dispatcher: Oregon Police and Fire
Caller: I was taking a shower, and my grandson got out of the house, and I can't find him.
Dispatcher: How old is he?
Caller: He's two.
Police say the 2-year-old liked to open and close doors. The toddler's grandfather searched for the boy.
Dispatcher: I drove around the block and didn't see him, and I looked all through the house. I thought he might have hurt himself.
Caller: Sure
Dispatcher: But I don't see him anywhere.
Caller: I'm going to start walking down the street yelling for him.
Dispatcher: OK
Police, firefighters, and dozens of neighbors frantically looked for the toddler Monday afternoon, but 45 minutes after the call, their worst fears were realized.
2-year-old Frasier Burt drowned after he fell into a neighbor's pool.
Police say they don't know exactly how the child got into the neighbors backyard. The investigation into the boy's drowning is ongoing.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:03:53 GMT
A man was filling up his tank when he noticed the pump kept running, even after he finished filling up. 13abc went looking for answers to see what drivers can do if they've been overcharged.
A man was filling up his tank when he noticed the pump kept running, even after he finished filling up. 13abc went looking for answers to see what drivers can do if they've been overcharged.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:51:06 GMT
Frost Advisories are in effect, early on Saturday morning, for all of the 13abc viewing area, except for Paulding, Putnam, Allen and Hardin Counties, where temperatures will likely stay slightly milder.
Frost Advisories are in effect, early on Saturday morning, for all of the 13abc viewing area, except for Paulding, Putnam, Allen and Hardin Counties, where temperatures will likely stay slightly milder.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:56:34 GMT
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary. Police say he tried to break into a
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:16:18 GMT
Bowling Green Police have issued a warrant for a Toledo man wanted for robbery. Jesse Bays, 26, was identified after police released surveillance images and got a tip that helped ID him. Officials say
Bowling Green Police have issued a warrant for a Toledo man wanted for robbery. Jesse Bays, 26, was identified after police released surveillance images and got a tip that helped ID him.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:04:46 GMT
There are new details in the cat killing controversy in Stryker that we first told you about in March. Stryker Police Chief Steve Schlosser pleaded no contest to animal cruelty in Bryan Municipal Court
A judge found Chief Steve Schlosser guilty and sentenced him to pay a $500 fine, plus court costs. It all stems from a stray cat killing controversy 13abc first reported in March.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:27:22 GMT
Toledo police need your help identifying some robbery suspects. Police say someone broke into the Eastgate Carryout on May 11. They released surveillance images of the people believed to be responsible,
Toledo police need your help identifying some robbery suspects. Police say someone broke into the Eastgate Carryout on May 11. They released surveillance images of the people believed to be responsible, as well as the vehicle they were driving.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:04:26 GMT
Two Toledo children have been missing since Sunday. According to police, 14-year-old Rochelle White and 15-year-old Zachery White ran away from home. The children's mother reported them missing May 20. If
Two Toledo children have been missing since Sunday. According to police, 14-year-old Rochelle White and 15-year-old Zachary White ran away from home. The children's mother reported them missing May 20.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:56:32 GMT
Friday is a sad anniversary in Monroe, Michigan. Four years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan was last seen alive, the investigation into her murder continues. Signs of heartache across Monroe are still
Today is a sad anniversary in Monroe, Michigan. Four years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan was last seen alive, the investigation into her murder continues.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:53:45 GMT
A change of course may have saved some jobs at the Lucas County Board of Elections Friday. The meeting started with an agenda that said "termination of employees." But just as the board meeting started,
A change of course may have saved some jobs at the Lucas County Board of Elections Friday. The meeting started with this agenda that said "termination of employees." But just as the board meeting started, board president Ron Rothenbuhler made a statement that in lieu of terminations, he wants the Lucas County Human Resources Department to work toward positive solutions to issues.
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