A child is in serious condition after being pulled from a swimming pool at a Roswell apartment complex on Sunday night, according to officials. First responders performed life-saving measures at the scene before taking the child to a nearby hospital. Authorities have not released the child’s age or any additional information about the child’s condition.
What happened
Shortly before 9:30 p.m., Roswell police and fire crews were called to the clubhouse pool at The Lake House at Martins Landing. Emergency responders treated the child at the pool and then transported the child to a hospital for further care, according to Atlanta News First.
Where it happened
The Lake House at Martins Landing community lists a clubhouse and pool at 1500 Harbor Landing, which matches the location noted in reports. The community’s online listing highlights lakeside amenities and a clubhouse pool at that address, according to Apartments.com.
Drowning in context
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates roughly 6,500 emergency-department-treated pool- or spa-related nonfatal submersion injuries per year for children younger than 15 (2021–2023) and about 358 reported fatal drownings per year in earlier reporting periods, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Prevention and resources
Public-safety advocates stress the importance of multiple layers of protection around water: designating a focused “water watcher,” using four-sided fencing with self-closing gates, keeping pool drain covers compliant, enrolling children in age-appropriate swim lessons and making sure caregivers know CPR. Organizations including the American Red Cross and Safe Kids Worldwide offer classes, safety checklists and guidance for families.
Next steps
Atlanta News First described the case as developing and reported that officials had not released further details as of Monday morning. We will update this story if and when authorities provide more information.
