5-year-od girl drowns while family celebrates New Year at resort

• A five-year-old girl died after drowning at a resort in San Enrique, Negros Occidental on January 1
• The child was swimming with her family to celebrate the New Year when the incident occurred
• Authorities said the girl was later rushed to a district hospital but was declared dead on arrival
• Local officials reminded the public to closely supervise children in swimming areas

A five-year-old girl lost her life after drowning at a resort in Barangay Poblacion, San Enrique, Negros Occidental on the afternoon of January 1, turning a New Year celebration into tragedy.

The victim, a resident of Barangay Sagwa, Valladolid town, was at South Midway Resort with her family to welcome the New Year.

Initial findings showed that the family had been enjoying a swimming outing when the incident happened at around 2:00 p.m.

According to investigators, the child was left near the swimming pool while her mother briefly attended to another younger child who had been put to sleep.

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During that time, the girl reportedly continued swimming on her own and eventually drowned without being immediately noticed.

Resort staff and family members rushed to help once the child was found unconscious in the pool.

She was immediately brought to the Valladolid District Hospital for emergency treatment. However, attending medical personnel later declared her dead on arrival.

A local police officer said, “This incident serves as a painful reminder of how quickly accidents can happen around water.”

Authorities noted that no foul play is suspected and that the case is being treated as an accidental drowning.

Barangay officials expressed sympathy to the bereaved family and urged parents and guardians to maintain constant supervision of children, especially in swimming pools and resorts.

They also reminded resort operators to ensure safety measures are strictly followed, particularly during peak seasons and holidays when facilities are crowded.

As the community mourns the young life lost, officials hope the tragedy will raise awareness about water safety and help prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh