The case of Vincent Fiordilino, the 18-month-old boy who was wrongly declared dead and later found alive in the morgue of an Arizona hospital, took a new judicial turn.

Gilbert Police recommended that the child's parents be charged with serious child abuse, concluding that both had used marijuana and neglected to supervise the child during a Super Bowl party held earlier this year.

So far, the Maricopa County Prosecutor's Office is reviewing the police recommendation, but has not filed charges.

The investigation points to a lack of supervision

According to the police report cited by AZFamily, Vincent disappeared from his parents' sight during the family gathering until some guests found him floating face down in the backyard pool.

Investigators say both parents admitted to using marijuana during the party.

The report maintains that the accident went unnoticed because the two were under the influence of drugs or other substances that altered their abilities.

The child was declared dead and found alive hours later.

After being rescued from the pool, Vincent was taken to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, where a doctor pronounced him dead that same night.

However, the case took an unexpected turn when, hours after being transferred to the hospital morgue, medical personnel detected that the minor was still alive and breathing.

The child was immediately transported by helicopter to Phoenix Children's Hospital, where he received specialized care.

Parents and police doubted the diagnosis

The police report indicates that both the parents and some agents who responded to the emergency questioned from the beginning that the child had died, considering that he still had vital signs.

The hospital staff explained to them that the minor showed agonal breathing, an involuntary reflex that can occur in people on the verge of death.

Later, a nurse reported detecting a pulse after the child had already been declared dead.

According to the investigation, the doctor who certified the death maintained his diagnosis and ordered resuscitation maneuvers to be suspended, despite the concerns expressed by family members and police officers.

However, Gilbert Police did not recommend filing criminal charges against the doctor.

The hospital revised its protocols

A spokesperson for Dignity Health, the organization that manages Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, said the health center conducted an internal review after the incident.

"This is a heartbreaking situation. We immediately conducted a thorough review of all care provided to understand what happened and implement significant changes that strengthen our care processes," the hospital said in a statement.

The institution added that it continues to work with the family and reiterated that patient safety remains its top priority.

The minor continues his recovery

A fundraising campaign created to support the family describes Vincent as a “miracle baby.”

According to the publication, after being admitted to Phoenix Children's Hospital, the minor suffered kidney, lung and liver failure.

In addition, an MRI initially detected two possible areas of brain damage, although later studies concluded that there were no brain lesions.

The family reported that Vincent continues to undergo therapies, medical check-ups and specialized treatments as he progresses in his recovery.