The four-year-old child who was found unconscious in a hotel swimming pool in Chloraka, Paphos, is currently intubated and in stable condition at Makarios hospital in Nicosia.
- The four-year-old child who was found unconscious in a hotel swimming pool in Chloraka, Paphos, is currently intubated and in stable condition at Makarios hospital in Nicosia.
- As investigations continue, it highlights the importance of vigilance around water, particularly with young children, who can quickly find themselves in dangerous situations.
The incident occurred on Wednesday at around 2pm, shortly after the boy and his family had arrived in Cyprus from Israel. According to police, the child, who was momentarily out of his mother’s sight, entered the deeper part of the pool while she attended to his younger sibling.
Paphos police deputy head of operations, Michalis Nicolaou, reported that the boy was discovered at the bottom of the pool by a woman who quickly retrieved him and called for help. A lifeguard was present at the hotel at the time of the incident.
The boy was initially taken to Paphos general hospital, where he was intubated due to the severity of his condition. He was subsequently transferred to Makarios hospital for further treatment. The police were alerted to the situation at 3.15pm, prompting officers to visit the hotel and begin their investigation.
The mother explained that she had believed her son was safely sitting at the edge of the paddling pool when he wandered into the deeper water. Despite the immediate response from bystanders and medical personnel, the incident has raised concerns about pool safety and supervision.
As investigations continue, it highlights the importance of vigilance around water, particularly with young children, who can quickly find themselves in dangerous situations.