2nd Pasco County Child Nearly Drowned In June

PASCO COUNTY, FL — After a 2-year-old and a 3-year-old child nearly lost their lives in near drownings this month, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office has issued some water safety tips.

On June 11, Pasco County Fire Rescue was called to the scene of a 2-year-old in a swimming pool at the Beacon Square Civic Center, 3741 Bradford Drive, Holiday. After receiving CPR, the child was transported by medical helicopter to a local area hospital.

Then, last week, firefighters were called to the DupreeLakes Community Pool in Land O' Lakes after a 3-year-old child was pulled from the pool no breathing. A bystander performer DPR until emergency medical personnel arrived and transported the toddler to the hospital by helicopter.

• Make sure children are supervised at all times while around water. It only takes a few seconds for a drowning to occur.
• Know your limitations in the water and don't take risks.
• Never swim alone.
• When boating, make sure that there are enough life jackets for everyone on board, and that they can be accessed quickly and easily.
• Swim sober.
• Learn CPR and first aid.
• Know who to call in an emergency, and know where to tell responders to go (address, name of place you're located).

Pasco County Fire Rescue reminds parents and caregivers to keep a close eye on children around the water and never leave them unattended.

For more information on drowning prevention, click here.