Infant Drowns In Family Pool On El Paso’s Westside
EL PASO, TX. – A 1-year old boy drowns in his family’s swimming pool on Sunday. Family members had pulled the child out and were performing CPR when emergency response crews arrived.
Rescue personnel continued CPR and transported the child to Providence Memorial hospital where the child later passed away.
El Paso Fire Department Officials want to remind El Paso area residents that as the colder weather arrives to lock and secure their swimming pools for the winter months to avoid tragedies like this one.
To prevent swimming pool drownings and accidents, layers of protection are essential. Closely supervising young children and being prepared in case of an emergency are two very important things to remember when owning a swimming pool. In addition:
If a child is missing always look in the swimming pool first. Seconds count! Knowing how to swim doesn’t make a child drown proof. Never use a floatation device as a substitute for supervision. Keep rescue equipment and a phone next to the pool. Install barriers around the pool. Fences and walls should be at least 4 feet high. Gates should be self-closing and self-latching. Never leave toys floating in the pool. They attract young children who might try to reach for them. Use a pool cover when the pool is not in use. Learn Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The life you save might be your child’s. Never drink alcohol and go swimming.
