1-year-old boy fighting for his life after falling into backyard pool

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) - The parents of a 1-year-old Indiana boy are asking for prayers for their son, who was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after falling into a backyard pool.

Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson shared an update from the parents of 1-year-old Ayko, who nearly drowned in a pool accident Friday. The boy was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, WFIE reports.

“Ayko is making positive progress. He is a very strong baby, and we know he isn’t gonna stop fighting until he is back home with us. Please keep praying for our boy. He needs all the strength he can get,” the update read.

The incident happened Friday morning on the west side of Evansville. The sheriff says the 1-year-old was initally taken to a local hospital but was later flown out-of-town for “more advanced care.”

Officials say there is no indication of foul play.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help Ayko and his family with medical bills. According to updates on the fundraising page, the 1-year-old is on a ventilator and being kept sedated. Doctors say his brain activity is “showing good signs.”

Even though Ayko has shown positive progress, he will likely have a long road to recovery.

The family says any extra funds raised on GoFundMe will be used to start a foundation in Ayko’s name for other families in their situation.

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