A five-year-old boy of Hispanic descent is recovering in the hospital after a frightening fall from a fourth-floor window in a Little Havana apartment building in Miami. Although he is currently intubated, the initial reports suggest that his life is not in immediate danger.
The accident took place when the young boy apparently pushed against the sliding window in his room to get a better view outside. The incident came to light when the child's grandmother, who was in the dining room with her granddaughter, heard the wailing sirens of emergency vehicles. A neighbor soon knocked on their door to inform them of the incident.
According to family members, the boy fell onto a grassy area and was discovered by a neighbor who promptly called 911. Identified as Dontavis Ponder, the child had just returned from Broadmoore Elementary School, where he attends Kindergarten, when the fall occurred.
"He's a five-year-old who is always playing. If he's not watching TV, he's playing with toys," said his aunt, Geeleen González, in an interview with Telemundo 51. "My sister called me saying she was told my nephew fell off the balcony," she added.
González explained that the fall happened in the mother's bedroom, where the grandmother also resides. No one in the apartment realized what had occurred until the emergency sirens were heard and the neighbor informed them. "It's the first time something like this has happened," she emphasized.
After being taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, doctors conducted a CT scan that ruled out head injuries and bone fractures. However, it was confirmed that Dontavis suffered a punctured lung and a liver injury.
Despite the severity of the accident, the family is relieved that the boy is alert and does not require immediate surgery. The child's mother expressed her gratitude that her son is out of danger, although the family remains "nervous and concerned" about the accident's aftermath. "We want him to be okay, and for it not to be anything serious or fatal," a family member remarked.
Doctors have decided to keep the boy under observation in the hospital over the weekend. At this point, no additional surgeries are anticipated, though his condition remains delicate. The family remains hopeful for Dontavis's full recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Little Havana Incident
What injuries did Dontavis Ponder sustain from the fall?
Dontavis suffered a punctured lung and a liver injury, but no head injuries or bone fractures were detected.
Where did the accident take place?
The accident occurred in a fourth-floor apartment in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami.
How did the family find out about the accident?
The family became aware of the accident when they heard emergency sirens and a neighbor informed them of what had happened.