The Sad Facts...

  • In Spain between 90 and 100 children under the age of 5 drown each year with nearly 1000 admissions to the emergency room
  • The chances are that you won't hear a cry or a splash
  • Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death in under 5's
  • In 2005 96 children drowned - in 2006 100 drowned
  • 75% of drowned victims are between the ages of 14 months and 3 years, with 65% of those being boys
  • If you are a landlord with a rental property that has a pool you must install a protection system now by European Legislation
  • Drowning children do not cry or struggle for help, they submerge almost immediately
  • If people other than your family use or have the use of your pool and an accident happens you are liable
Child in Pool