A 3 year-old boy drowned in his home’s swimming pool in Howell, police said. Despite a valiant effort by first responders, Lucas Hynes, died early at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
On July 29, 2018 the Howell Police Department responded to a home on Fort Plains Road at about 5:20pm for a 3 year-old found unconscious/unresponsive in the home’s swimming pool. First responders arrived within minutes and began resuscitation efforts which resulted in Lucas regaining his pulse. Lucas was transported by MONOC Medics to Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Despite Lucas’s strong will to live, he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation determined that Lucas and several young children were swimming and playing outside in the backyard, appropriately supervised by an adult. All of the children exited the pool and were playing in the yard, still supervised by an adult. Eventually, the adult and children went inside the home but Lucas’s mother realized Lucas was not present. She immediately began looking for him and went outside calling his name. Lucas’s mother then discovered Lucas floating in the pool. Lucas’s mother took Lucas out of the pool and began CPR while witnesses on scene called 9-1-1. It is estimated Lucas was unaccounted for approximately ten minutes.
“The investigation by the Howell Police Department and Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is considered closed at this time and deemed a tragic accident,” police said. “The investigation is not deemed criminal nor were any suspicious circumstances present. The Howell Police Department sends their condolences to Lucas’s family and friends.”
The Howell Police Department, Howell Police EMS, Howell First Aid and MONOC Medics responded to the scene.
That is so sad. My condolences to the family.
Rip. My condolences to his family. May they have the strength to get through this tragedy.
So sad. Cant even imagine the pain the family is going through. May G-D grant you the strength to get through this and give you the comfort to go on.
This is so very sad. With deepest sympathy..your Lakewood neighbor
RIP. May the family find peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
So sad! Best wishes and condolences to the family. May you know no more pain.
Rip
Rest in peace Lucas. My tears are flowing for the Hynes family- I hope you are granted the strength that you need to get through this. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
May the family be comforted. May they know of no more pain. Our condolences.
RIP little angel!
So sorry for your loss. May you have the strength to get through this challenging time in your life. Wishing you my condolences.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.Your neighbors in Lakewood
This is so so tragic. My heart goes out to the family! May he rest in peace and may they be able to be comforted!
Heartbreaking
ASAP every day. RIP Lucas (Luke). May we all be blessed in your namesake.
Tragic!!! no one should ever experience this pain.
Terrible news.. so pained by your loss! Stay strong. Lucas is in a better place may he rest in peace. G-d bless you and may you see no more suffering.
Very pained by your loss;