GOOD NEWS: Jamie Lynn Spears’ Daughter Is Awake After Nearly Drowning To Death In ATV Accident
On Monday, Britney Spears went on her Twitter account to ask for prayers for her niece. She didn’t provide any details at the time, but now we know the situation was quite serious.
Jamie Lynn Spears’ 8-year-old daughter Maddie was driving an ATV within view of Spears on Sunday morning. During her ride, she took a hard right to avoid running over a nearby drainage ditch, which caused the vehicle to enter a pond.
“The ATV and child were instantly submerged in the water right before their eyes. Within seconds the child’s mother, stepfather and other family members reached the pond, dove in and attempted to rescue the child to no avail. The child was trapped and secured by the seatbelt and the ATV’s safety netting. Within two minutes, Acadian Ambulance Services arrived and assisted in freeing the child from the cold waters.”
She was rushed to the hospital and did not regain consciousness until Tuesday afternoon. And during this time, no one knew if she had suffered any brain damage from being without oxygen for so long.
Thankfully, it looks like she escaped any permanent damage.
“She is aware of her surroundings and recognizes those family members who have kept a round-the-clock vigil since the accident. Doctors were able to remove the ventilator today and she is awake and talking. Maddie continues to receive oxygen and is being monitored closely but it appears that she has not suffered any neurological consequences from the accident.”
That’s great to hear. We can only imagine how terrifying it must have been for everyone involved. Watching your child struggle in the water and trying your best to save her.
Our thoughts and prayers will continue to go out to the family.
