Saturday, May 18, 2013

Latest local news, weather, high school sports in the Rio Grande Valley

New details emerge about Brownsville baby's near drowning
Posted: 10.20.2011 at 3:56 PM
Action 4 News Staff

Members of the Action 4 News team worked together to bring you this report.

5
Photo

Authorities have released more details about a bath tub accident that left an 11-month-old baby girl fighting for life in critical condition.

Paramedics rushed 11-month-old Amanda Cecilia Gallardo to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon.

It all happened at the J&J Apartments off South Iowa Road on the Brownsville's eastside.

Brownsville police told Action 4 News that Baby Amanda's mother was giving the girl and her 2-year-old brother a bath.

The mother told investigators that she left the water running and did not put in a drain plug.

The woman said she stepped out to go to an adjacent bedroom and returned a few minutes later to find Baby Amanda floating in a tub filled with water.

Investigators said the mother called 9-11 and was given instructions on how to give her baby daughter CPR.

Paramedics rushed Baby Amanda to the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen where she remains in critical condition.

Investigators said the mother is not facing criminal charges but her case has been forwarded to the Cameron County District Attorney's Office for review.

Related Links

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Continuous sexual assault of girl lands man in jail
Action 4 News Staff  |  Yesterday at 2:42 PM  |  27 comments
Thumbnail
Woman takes 3-year-old with her to steal truck
Action 4 News Staff  |  Yesterday at 12:07 PM  |  15 comments
Thumbnail
Man sentenced for distributing child porn videos and photos online
Action 4 News Staff  |  Yesterday at 5:24 PM  |  9 comments
Follow Valley Central
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Action 4 Sunrise
Wake up to Action 4 Sunrise Monday through Friday
Win Schlitterbahn Tickets
Win a family four-pack of tickets to Schlitterbahn on South Padre Island!
Action 4 Listens
Send a news tip or share a concern with Action 4 News
Pay It 4Ward
Pay It 4Ward is a program where Action 4 News viewers can nominate a person who selflessly gives to others for a cash prize.
ADVERTISEMENT