12-year-old girl dies two days after accident with drain in residential pool in Mirassol

A 12-year-old girl died on Sunday after an accident in a residential swimming pool. Her hair got stuck in the drain while playing with friends. Laura Pereira Camargo spent about five minutes submerged. Bombeiros helped the victim on Friday. Ela was first taken to Mirassol’s UPA and then transferred to Criança’s Hospital and Maternidade to Rio Preto’s São José. The death occurred on the afternoon of April 19th.

Acidente happened at a friend’s house

Laura was swimming in the pool when the incident occurred on the afternoon of Friday the 17th. Her long hair got caught in the drain’s suction system. The girl was unable to free herself. Amigos who were at the scene noticed the problem and asked for help immediately. Equipes of Corpo of Bombeiros acted in the rescue. The professionals informed the doctors that the submersion lasted approximately five minutes.

• Bombeiros were contacted by their friend’s family
• Vítima arrived consciously at Mirassol’s UPA
• Transferência for specialized hospital Rio Preto
• Severe Estado worsened over the next two days

The pool was residential and did not have details about maintenance or safety devices at the time of the incident.

Vítima transferred in serious condition to Rio Preto

Depois from initial assistance, Laura was stabilized at Unidade from Pronto-Mirassol Assistance. The medical team decided to transfer to Hospital from Criança and Maternidade to São José from Rio Preto. The transport took place on Friday. At the hospital, she received intensive care. The condition progressed to multiple organ failure. Bacterial pneumonia also set in. The death was recorded on the afternoon of Sunday, the 19th.

Médicos reported that time underwater contributed to the complications. The police report describes the case as an accidental death. The police are investigating the details of what happened. Até At the moment there is no evidence of a specific failure in the equipment other than the common suction in pool drains.

Outros recent cases of drowning in the region

São Paulo’s interior has recorded similar episodes in recent months. In March, a one-year-old child drowned on a ranch in Barbosa. No Ano Novo, another small child died in a swimming pool in the Estância Galileia neighborhood, in São José of Rio Preto. In January, a lifeguard lost his life after being sucked into a drain at Itupeva’s water park. Esses events involve different circumstances but highlight risks associated with swimming pools.

Especialistas in water safety reinforce the need for constant supervision. Crianças and teens should wear protective vests or devices when necessary. Ralos need suitable grilles or covers. Sobrasa, an entity linked to drowning prevention, points out that swimming pools represent a significant portion of deaths in this age group.

Velório and burial scheduled for Tuesday

Laura Pereira Camargo’s family is organizing the wake to begin at 8am on Tuesday, April 21st. The act takes place in Capelas Prever, in Mirassol. The burial is scheduled for 5:10 pm at Cemitério Municipal in the city. Amigos and relatives mourn the teenager. The local community expressed solidarity on social media with messages of support.

The case remains under monitoring by authorities. The police investigation seeks to clarify all aspects of the accident. Não is expected to complete the investigation.

Riscos suction in pool drains

Residential and public Piscinas require regular maintenance of filtration systems. Strong suction can trap hair, clothing or limbs. Casos documents show that the problem occurs most frequently on equipment without adequate protection. Bombeiros recommend turning off the pump before entering the water in risky situations. Pais and those responsible must check installations periodically.

Em Mirassol, the accident mobilized rapid rescue teams. Apesar Furthermore, the time submerged was enough to generate serious consequences. Multiple organ failure resulted directly from the initial complications.

Laura Pereira Camargo’s body was sent for legal proceedings after his death was confirmed at the hospital. The family awaits the burial to pay their last respects.