Houston, Texas – Authorities are currently investigating a tragic incident that resulted in the death of an 8-year-old girl at a Houston hotel. The young girl, identified as Aliyah Jaico, was found inside a large pipe meant for a lazy river in the hotel’s pool area. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences ruled her death as an accidental drowning, attributing it to drowning and mechanical asphyxia.
According to reports, Aliyah was swimming with her family at the Doubletree by Hilton Houston Brookhollow when the unfortunate incident occurred. Paramedics pronounced her dead after she was discovered inside the pipe. A lawsuit has been filed by Aliyah’s mother, alleging that her daughter was sucked into an unsecured opening in the pool’s flow system.
During a news conference, the family’s attorney described the harrowing experience of having to extract Aliyah from the pipe, highlighting the horrific nature of the ordeal. The lawsuit names the hotel and Hilton Worldwide Holdings as defendants, claiming negligence in maintaining the safety of the pool area. In response, a spokesperson for Hilton expressed deep sadness over the girl’s passing, clarifying that the hotel property is independently owned and operated by a third party.
The lawsuit details how Aliyah’s mother had rented a room at the hotel for a day of swimming, a recreational activity that the young girl enjoyed. The family’s attorney emphasized the need for accountability and justice in light of the tragic incident. As investigations continue, authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to Aliyah’s untimely death. The community has expressed shock and sadness over the loss of a young life in such a heartbreaking manner.