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Dad Saves Daughter From Pool in Shocking Near-Drowning
10 Jun
Summary
- A father swiftly rescued his 23-month-old daughter from his pool.
- The near-drowning incident was captured on video by the father.
- Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1-4 in the U.S.
A father's quick actions saved his toddler daughter from a near-drowning incident in their home pool. The 23-month-old girl lost her balance while playing and fell into the water, but her father, Keoki "Stephan" Silva, was nearby and immediately pulled her to safety.
The terrifying moment was captured on video, which Silva shared to raise awareness. He emphasized that his daughter held her breath and did not swallow water, recovering quickly from the shock.
Silva shared the video to underscore the importance of constant supervision around water. He believes in allowing children to safely experience risks to build awareness. Data from the CDC indicates drowning is the primary cause of death for children aged 1 to 4 in the United States.
He hopes his raw footage will help prevent similar tragedies, reminding parents that distractions, even brief ones, can lead to dangerous situations. His vigilance, he stated, is precisely why his young child is supervised closely near the pool.
