by A 1-year-old boy is recovering after falling from a third-story window at an apartment complex in Rockledge, Florida, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at the Southgate Apartments, located off Fiske Boulevard.
Incident Details
- Rockledge police said they received a call around 9:30 a.m. reporting the fall.
- The child reportedly fell through the screen of an open window.
- The window had been opened to allow fresh air into the apartment.
- The child landed in the grass below, approximately 30 to 40 feet down.
- A Health First helicopter transported the boy to a hospital for treatment.
Child’s Condition and Response
- When first responders arrived, the boy was reported to be awake and coherent.
- Authorities have not yet released further details on the extent of his injuries.
- The case is currently under investigation by local authorities.
Eyewitness and Community Reaction
- Cpl. Alice Deakins confirmed details of the fall to a local correspondent.
- A neighbor who lives across the hallway said the child fell through the screen.
- Lisa Romans, a first-floor resident, expressed concern and support for the family:
- “It’s really devastating to hear about that,” she said. “I’m so sorry for the family, and I hope the kid’s gonna be OK.”
- Romans added she believes the building’s windows are safe, noting that her own child often plays near theirs.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fall. No charges have been filed at this time.
