According to reports, a six-year-old British girl was rescued from a hotel pool in Tenerife approximately 50 minutes after the lifeguard had finished their shift.
The incident occurred on May 9 around 6:50 pm at the Granada Park Aparthotel pool in Los Cristianos.
Investigation Initiated
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the absence of a lifeguard at the pool.
They are also working to determine the whereabouts of the girl’s parents at the time of the incident.
Emergency Response and Medical Condition
Emergency services were called to the scene after the girl was rescued by other guests and staff.
Rescuers performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on the girl before police and ambulance services arrived.
The girl, described as conscious but frightened, was transported to a nearby medical center, where she was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia—a condition resulting from inhaling liquid into the respiratory tract.
Hospital staff stabilized her condition before transferring her to a pediatric emergency department due to the severity of her condition.
Ongoing Development
As the investigation unfolds, more details are expected to emerge regarding the circumstances leading up to the incident and any potential lapses in safety protocols.