On Saturday, July 26, 2025, emergency responders were dispatched to Walter P. Carter Elementary School, located at 820 East 43rd Street in Baltimore, Maryland, following reports of a drowning incident. According to official reports, a person was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at the scene.
Emergency communications indicate that a medical helicopter crew was the first to report the incident, promptly landing near the school to initiate life-saving measures. The crew began administering CPR to the individual, who was reported to be in critical condition and without a pulse.
Baltimore City Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) units arrived swiftly to assist. Fire and EMS personnel continued life-saving efforts, working to stabilize the victim before transport to a medical facility.
As of the latest updates, authorities have not released the identity, age, or current condition of the victim. The circumstances surrounding the drowning incident remain under investigation by the Baltimore Police Department and other relevant agencies. Details about how the incident occurred or the specific location within the school’s premises, such as a pool or other water source, have not been disclosed.
Further information is expected to be provided as the investigation progresses and officials gather more details about this developing situation.