# Mother speaks out after toddler found alive in morgue

> Mother reveals how she thought she lost 18-month-old son after he was declared dead at hospital.
- Title: Mother speaks out after toddler found alive in morgue
- Summary: Mother reveals how she thought she lost 18-month-old son after he was declared dead at hospital. Vincent Fiordilino, 18-month-old boy found alive in morgue…
- Keywords: vincent fiordilino, alexus fiordilino, mercy gilbert medical center, arizona, morgue, child abuse, hospital, news, local, Mother, speaks, toddler
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/21/i-thought-i-lost-my-baby-mother-speaks-out-after-toddler-found-alive-morgue
- Published: 2026-10-21T06:00:56.812+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vincent fiordilino, alexus fiordilino, mercy gilbert medical center, arizona, morgue, child abuse, hospital, news, local
## Toddler found alive in morgue
Vincent Fiordilino, 18-month-old boy, was declared dead at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center but found alive in hospital morgue hours later.

> I thought I lost my baby, and he was back
## Mother recalls near drowning incident
Alexus Fiordilino said she still relives the day she believed she lost her son after finding him floating face down in a pool at a Super Bowl party.

> I remember just begging the police officers and the fire department to just save him
## Doctor canceled critical test
Doctor ordered arterial blood gas test to check oxygen levels but canceled it, leading to Vincent being pronounced dead nine minutes later.

> I think that man failed to do his job properly... He failed my son in every step of the way
## Family seeks legal action
Gilbert Police are asking Arizona Attorney General’s Office to review case for possible felony child abuse charges against doctor.

> We trusted the professionals that took an oath, made a promise, that they would do everything they could
## Key takeaway

Vincent Fiordilino, 18-month-old boy found alive in morgue hours after being declared dead, now faces potential child abuse charges against doctor.