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Bridgeport News: Drowning UPDATE

Jun 18, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On Saturday evening, June 15th, at approximately 8PM, Bridgeport Police, Bridgeport Fire, and Emergency Medical Services responded to a residence on Orland Street, of a report of a 3-year-old child found unresponsive in a small 3-foot children's pool. Upon arrival, first responders immediately began CPR and other life-saving measures on the child. The child was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital and later pronounced dead. The Detective Bureau responded and took charge of the investigation. Currently, it appears to be an accidental drowning. https://youtu.be/yEjR_f6MzNg

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Mayor Ganim and The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Activate Cooling Center Protocol from 12:00 PM June 18, 2024 Until 12:00 PM June 23, 2024

Jun 17, 2024 Alex

Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport EOC in conjunction with Mayor Ganim advises all residents to take caution and seek refuge in cooling centers during normal business hours. Residents may utilize any of the locations listed below to seek shelter during periods of heat and increased health risk for those who have asthma. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the heat. Homeless communities may also visit shelters to seek refuge during the air quality advisory by calling 211. Cooling Centers: Senior Centers (Open weekdays only) Black Rock Senior Center – 2676 Fairfield Avenue, (8:00am- 3:00pm) East Side Senior Center – 268 Putnam Street (8:00am- 3:00pm) Eisenhower Senior Center – 307 Golden Hill Street, (8:00am-3:00pm) North End Bethany Senior…

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Bridgeport News: Child Drowns

Jun 16, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-06-15@9:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Emergency Communications received a call at 9pm of a possible drowning of an infant on Orland Street according to their statement, although radio reports said the child was 3 years old. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and pronounced dead.. This is an active investigation, no further info at this time. https://youtu.be/iIfeHLP1KaA

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