Always check the water before you dive into the pool

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The discussion revolves around the circumstances surrounding a body found in a public pool that went undetected for several days. Participants express concern over visibility issues in the pool water and question the responsibilities of lifeguards and other individuals present at the time.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question how a body could remain unnoticed in a pool for days, expressing disbelief at the situation.
  • Others mention that the murky and dirty condition of the pool water contributed to the inability to see the body, which was located 12 feet deep.
  • There is a concern raised about the responsibilities of lifeguards, with some arguing that a pool should be maintained to ensure safety and visibility.
  • Participants express curiosity about the actions of another individual who was present in the pool at the time, questioning why they did not report the incident.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the shocking nature of the incident and the visibility issues in the pool, but there are differing opinions on the implications for lifeguard responsibilities and pool maintenance.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference the condition of the pool water and the depth at which the body was found, indicating that these factors may have influenced the situation. There are unresolved questions regarding the actions of individuals present at the time of the incident.

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Eh?? How can you not notice a body just lying under the water? For days?!?
 
ryan_m_b said:
Eh?? How can you not notice a body just lying under the water? For days?!?
They said that the pool water is so murky and dirty all of the time that you can't see that far down, she wasn't visible. I want to know why that kid that crashed into her inside that chute said nothing. After all, they were there together.
 
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Evo said:
They said that they pool water is so murky and dirty all of the time that you can't see that far down, she wasn't visible. I want to know why that kid that crashed into her inside that chute said nothing. After all, they were there together.

How can the pool be allowed to get in such a state? Part and parcel of having a pool is that it should be a safe place, how is a life guard meant to be able to do their job if they cannot see into the pool? Very sad story that could have been avoided.
 
ryan_m_b said:
Eh?? How can you not notice a body just lying under the water? For days?!?

no, it was at the bottom, 12 feet down …

it only came to the surface when it became bloated "a couple of days" later :redface:​
 

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