My husband took Gabriel from my arms while I went searching for my glasses. Gabriel's mom came into our yard, laughed at the sight of me fully dressed and climbing out of the pool. Her laughter stopped when she realized Gabriel was catching his breath. My husband explained to her what had happened. Gabriel was lucky, this time.
Pool safety is no accident and drowning is preventable.
Pool owners must take every precaution to avoid potentially fatal accidents. Backyard pools should be inaccessible, surrounded by a fence and a self-locking gate. If you have an above ground pool, your ladder can be the folding type. Once folded, you can lock the ladder in place and make your pool off limits. Remove all chairs and other outdoor furniture children could drag and climb to have access to the water.