4-year-old dries in the Greensboro Pool: Experts share important security tips

Greensboro, NC – a quarter of Greensboro mourned after a tragic accident at the weekend. The Guilford County's office says that a 4-year-old boy was breathing passed out on Saturday and not in the pool of a neighbor on Thayer Circle. The homeowner discovered the child, but despite the efforts to save it, he did not survive.

The authorities still examine how drowning has happened and the details remain limited. However, one thing is clear: we all want to protect children around the water. Therefore, 2 would like to know that the experts are asked about the best ways to go to safety.

Anitra Fulton, owner of Swim Fanatics in Greensboro, has dedicated her life to water security. As a former paramedic and lifeguard, she experienced the devastating effects of drowning first -hand.

“If it is a child, it is unbearable. There is nothing that can describe the pain of whining a mother when she realizes that her child is gone. “

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children between the ages of 1 and 4 start swimming lessons because drowning is the main cause of children in this age group.

“We have been starting lessons for four months,” said Fulton. “As long as the child can keep the head straight and maintain body temperature, we will start with a parent in swimming lessons.”

In addition to swimming lessons, pool owners have the responsibility to ensure that their pools are safe. Brianna Tysinger from the Aquavision Pool and Spa on High Point emphasizes the importance of the right barriers and maintenance.

“The responsibility as a pool owner is to ensure that they protect people in their pool and family,” said Tysinger.

The law of North Carolina requires that all in-floor pools of at least one fence are included. However, many homeowners rely on backyard fences, but pool security experts recommend installing an additional removable barrier directly by the pool. These barriers can be easily removed for events, but serve as effective deterrence if the pool is unattended.

You also want a gate that opens to the outside world. When it is closed, it prevents children from getting in to access the pool.

Tysinger also recommends regular security inspections:

“Pool owners really have to carry out security controls and inspections to make sure that everything is to the code and works, no matter how old the pool is.”

Homeowners should ensure that the gates automatically close and get jammed. If a goal has problems, adding a lock can offer an additional protective layer.

Despite the efforts, accidents can still take place. Fulton asks parents and legal guardians to remain vigilant:

“There is no perfect parent and there is no drowning home. If you have access to water, your children are at risk and you have to take it seriously. “