Small child dies after mother allegedly drowns him in a bathtub

The boy's mother was arrested by Police Tuesday morning and questioned.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

FEBRUARY 12, 2019 08:43

Updated: FEBRUARY 12, 2019 14:16

Running water. (photo credit: INGIMAGE) — Running water.

(photo credit: INGIMAGE)

A four-year-old boy who drowned Monday night in a bathtub in Eilat has been pronounced dead, according to a spokesperson for Soroka Medical Center.

The child’s mother was arrested by Police Tuesday morning and questioned. She is suspected to be involved with the child’s death.