Footage was recently released from an apartment complex in Hialeah, Florida. In the terrifying incident that occurred on April 27th, the railing leading to the water of an in ground pool became electrified and three children were injured.
One recent incident reminds us hidden dangers can be in plain sight.
Footage was recently released from an apartment complex in Hialeah, Florida. In the terrifying incident that occurred on April 27th, the railing leading to the water of an in ground pool became electrified.
"It’s a harrowing video of an invisible potential killer." [ABC]
Numerous children were in the pool at the time. A little girl was shocked right away after touching the metal piece. She instantly went limp in the water.
A man outside the pool tried to reach in to save her but he was zapped by the railing. Fortunately he was able to recover quickly and grab her.
Another girl, aged 5, began floating in the water after the electrical surge hit the pool. She was also pulled to safety. A 10-year-old boy, the third child victim, had been swimming close to the railing when he felt a shock.
All three kids were hospitalized and have since been released.
"A preliminary investigation has pointed to unconnected ground wires in the pool pumphouse.
CBS 4 reported that the pool passed a 40-year inspection last year". [CBS 4]
Local police are urging residents to have their pools inspected by professionals, especially older pools and the light which could electrify the water.
