Toddler life flighted after near drowning in La Porte, officials report

A young male toddler had to be taken to a hospital via life flight after a near drowning in La Porte, officials say.

According to La Porte Police Department, a male toddler was found in the water in the 3000 block of Fondren in Galveston Bay around 11:15 a.m.

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The child was last reported to be responsive and was taken to Texas Children's. La Porte Fire Department was on scene of a medical emergency off Broadway.

La Porte officials say the parent of the toddler was found. The incident is being investigated by La Porte PD.