Monday, July 3, 2023 1:50 AM
Galveston, Texas (KTRK) – Officials are investigating the drowning of a 4-year-old boy in a Galveston hotel pool Saturday night.
The Galveston Police Department said it responded to the Moody Gardens Hotel at 1 Hope Boulevard at approximately 9:30 p.m.
According to police, witnesses pulled 4-year-old Asher Rayburn out of the water and performed CPR until paramedics arrived.
The boy was taken to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he reportedly died Sunday morning.
“The Galveston Police Department would like to extend its deepest condolences to the family and friends who have been directly impacted by this tragic loss,” the department said.
Police said Usher is from Paris, in East Texas.
Moody Gardens Hotel said he and his parents were staying there as guests.
The hotel sent ABC13 a statement that read, in part:
“The management and staff at Moody Gardens have been devastated by this tragic event and have worked with authorities as they conduct their investigation to understand the circumstances that led to this incident. Moody Gardens President/Manager John Zendt is asking for support and prayers from the community for the family during this incredibly difficult time.”
Authorities said the incident is still under investigation.
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