Tuesday 28 May 2013

Isere, an enfant drowned in the family pool.

This is the  time of year we all open our pools and we must remember to keep security in place. At Isere,  a two year old child was playing outside whilst his father did some bricolage When the child was discovered he was at the bottom of the pool and it was too late.
We have a mechanised roll out cover on our pool but when open it only takes a few minutes for a child to topple in and sink to the bottom. We have had an instance of this a few years ago. Our little nephew toppled in and we never heard the splash, nor was there a cry. Fortunately his Daddy saw it from where he was sitting and dived in with all his clothes on to rescue the toddler. George, the little lad was safe and the fact that Daddy had ruined his phone and wallet were insignificant things. That episode has made me realize just how quickly a pool disaster can happen and whatever your security measures around the pool, the best one with children is vigilance and constant attention.
Sent by Sue Hunt

Terrible about the two year old child drowning, but having been in the pool

trade for....well far too many years, my recommendations always were and

always will be, teach children not to be afraid of water, starting from

washing their hair and being happy in the bath, and as early as you can get

them to a pool for lessons.  Of course adult supervision is needed at all

times and if you are in the garden and are likely to get distracted, make

sure they are wearing armbands.

Xx

Susan

From a very wet and murky U.K.
Val says  A very wet and murky UK eh!
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