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Mother of toddler found breathing in hospital morgue after being declared dead speaks out
The family says canceled blood gas testing and delayed lab results may have affected treatment before the child was declared dead.
- On February 8, 2026, 18-month-old Vincent Fiordilino was pronounced dead at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, only to be discovered breathing five hours later in the hospital morgue.
- The incident began when Vincent nearly drowned during a Super Bowl party, prompting Dr. Aryan Toosi to declare the child dead in error according to police reports.
- Documents show Toosi canceled a blood gas test minutes before pronouncing Vincent dead, while the family alleges the morgue stay caused his severe, permanent brain injuries.
- Gilbert Police found no criminal conduct by medical staff, referring the case to the Arizona Attorney General for review Thursday, though the family plans to file a lawsuit next week.
- Mother Alexus Fiordilino, speaking publicly for the first time earlier this week, described the trauma of the event as Vincent remains unable to walk or speak independently.
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Eight months after the story of 18-month-old Vincent, who was declared dead by doctors but later found to be alive, made headlines, his mother has spoken out about her feelings. "It's an experience I hope no parent has to go through."
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Last February, in a hospital in Arizona, a child was declared dead in the emergency room after being found inanimate in the family pool, but once in the morgue, it turns out that he was still breathing.
'I Thought I Lost My Baby': Mum Seeks Action Against Doctor After Toddler Found Alive in Morgue 5 Hours After Death Declaration
An Arizona toddler declared dead after a pool accident was found breathing in a hospital morgue more than five hours later. His family is questioning the treatment.
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