Coolidge Mother Fights to Keep Son Alive During 16-Hour Power Outage
A mother in Coolidge, Arizona, faced a harrowing 16-hour ordeal trying to keep her son alive during a power outage. The son relies on essential medical equipment that lost power, and backup systems failed. The mother resorted to manual methods…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, July 29, 2026 —
COOLIDGE, AZ – A lengthy power outage in Coolidge, Arizona, created a life-threatening situation for a local mother and her son who relies on essential medical equipment. The ordeal lasted approximately 16 hours, during which the mother worked tirelessly to maintain her son’s stability as power to his critical devices failed.
The incident unfolded when the household’s power was cut, immediately impacting the medical equipment necessary for the son’s care. Reports indicate that the backup systems intended to provide a safety net in such emergencies also malfunctioned, leaving the mother to manually manage the situation. As the power remained out, temperatures inside the residence climbed, reaching a high of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
During the 16-hour period without electricity, the mother employed manual methods to sustain her son. The specific nature of his medical condition and the exact equipment required were not detailed. Details regarding the cause of the power outage or the duration it took for power to be restored were also not immediately available.
This event highlights the critical reliance on consistent power for individuals with medical needs and the potential dangers posed by extended outages, particularly in regions experiencing high temperatures. The contractor’s name responsible for the power infrastructure or the backup systems was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Austin Walker, Gray News staff on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
