A two-year-old Texas girl who nearly drowned in a swimming pool on Memorial Day has been transferred to a new hospital, and her family reports she is showing signs of improvement. Annelise Camp was celebrating the holiday in Houston on May 25 when she entered a pool without her life jacket and was later found unresponsive. She was initially taken to Texas Children's Hospital.
Following treatment, a doctor suggested a brain death test, which her parents opposed. The family obtained a temporary restraining order to prevent the hospital from declaring her brain dead, as they believed further treatment was necessary. Court documents indicated the parents' concern that a brain death declaration would limit their daughter's ongoing medical care.
In early July, the Camp family expressed hope for a transfer to another facility that could offer more treatment options. On July 13, they announced that Annelise had been successfully moved to Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Since her arrival, the family has reported "encouraging signs," including strong organ function, regular bowel movements, and stable vital signs during therapy sessions.
While her neurological development has not yet shown changes, the family stated they are committed to exploring all available treatment avenues, including specialized and experimental therapies. Images shared by the family depict Annelise with medical equipment, accompanied by her parents, Johnston and Joy Camp, and her older siblings.
Annelise's father previously told reporters that the staff at Texas Children's Hospital had been supportive, but legal constraints impacted their ability to pursue additional treatments. He noted his daughter's visible improvements and expressed a desire to continue her care without interruption.
A spokesperson for Texas Children's Hospital acknowledged the situation, stating the clinical team was exhausting all medically viable options and working to honor the family's wishes while respecting their privacy. In response to the medical expenses, two online fundraisers have been established. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $110,000, and a GiveSendGo fundraiser has gathered nearly $15,000. The funds are intended to help cover the child's mounting medical costs.