KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) — A four-year-old boy died following an incident at an apartment complex pool in the 1700 block of Greenhouse Road on Monday night, and the tragedy is a reminder of how important it is to follow 5 key safety rules.
"A child died after being found unresponsive at an apartment pool in west Harris County," Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted on X on Monday night.
The Sheriff says the boy was in the complex pool with his parents, siblings, and others. He said there were about 15-20 people in the pool. The child went underwater and stopped breathing.
Gonzalez said the child was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Five ways to keep your child safe around pools
- Keep an eye on your child at all times.
- Use Flotation Devices: Floatation devices like water wings or armbands are essential, especially if a child is younger than five and has not had swimming lessons.
- Enroll your child in swimming lessons.
- Explain the rules, such as not running near the pool or diving into shallow areas. Provide reasons for these rules so they will understand and follow them.
- Learn CPR: It's crucial to learn CPR and other safety techniques to be ready in an emergency.