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Brooke Walker ReportingThe two-year old boy who fell into Farmington Creek is still in critical condition tonight. Jaxon Miera is not breathing on his own, but did respond this afternoon when he heard his mother's voice.
"She starts to sing his favorite little songs she always sings, and that's when we are getting the most response from Jaxon. His eyes try to open."
Family members describe Brooke Miera as an extremely cautious parent and say she's devastated after her two-year-old son unlocked the front door of a friend's house and got swept away in the rushing water of nearby Farmington Creek.
Neighbors say the creek is running higher and faster than ever before. It is fenced in, but police believe the boy got through a small opening.
A volunteer searcher found the toddler face down in the water, not breathing. They began performing CPR and Jaxon was soon flown to the hospital. He suffered hypothermia and other internal injuries, but family members describe him as a fighter and hope his strong spirit will pull through.
Mary Kellogg, Great grandmother: "It is really difficult. It's hard to tell it's even him with so many things on his face. We are playing for a miracle."
The family also expressed gratitude to the community, for the outpouring of support. A fund has been set up to help with medical expenses. You can donate at any America First Credit Union.
