Two Young Children Die in Separate Weekend Drowning Incidents in Anne Arundel County; Fire Department Urges Water Safety

Two young children died following separate drowning incidents at residential pools over the weekend, prompting the Anne Arundel County Fire Department to renew its call for families to prioritize water safety as temperatures continue to rise.

According to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, the first incident occurred on Saturday, June 27, 2026, when crews were dispatched at approximately 12:30 p.m. to a residential community in the Brooklyn Park area for a reported drowning. Emergency personnel treated a juvenile male at the scene before transporting him to a local hospital.

The second incident occurred the following day, Sunday, June 28, 2026, when crews responded at approximately 7:40 a.m. to the Greenhaven area of Pasadena for another reported drowning at a residential pool. A juvenile male was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital.

Fire department officials confirmed that, tragically, both juveniles were later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The department stated that it cannot release the exact ages of the children due to HIPAA regulations. The children have not been publicly identified, and officials said any additional information regarding the victims will be released, if appropriate, by the Anne Arundel County Police Department.

According to the police department, no foul play is suspected in either incident, and the deaths remain under investigation.

In the wake of these tragedies and with warmer weather expected this week, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department is reminding residents to take precautions to help prevent drowning incidents. The department recommends:

Install fencing with self-latching gates around residential pools.

Keep a life ring, reach pole, and first-aid kit readily available on the pool deck.

Wear Coast Guard-approved life vests when near or on the water.

Enroll children in age-appropriate swimming lessons.

Never swim alone or allow children to swim without direct adult supervision.

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department encourages residents to remain vigilant around pools and other bodies of water throughout the summer, emphasizing that simple safety measures and constant supervision can help prevent future tragedies.