Preventative drowning measures Houston residents can take when swimming

HOUSTON – A teenage girl died Wednesday after a reported drowning at a community pool in west Harris County.

It happened on Green Crest Dr. near West Park Dr. and Hwy 6. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that deputies were called to the scene and found the teenager, believed to be about 15-years-old unresponsive.

She was rushed to the hospital in serious condition, but the Sheriff confirmed in a subsequent post she did not survive.

The unidentified teen’s death is sadly one of the dozens of drowning-related deaths KPRC 2 has covered already this year. One of the most harrowing stories we covered was about a little girl named Aliyah Jaico, who was “violently sucked” into a pipe at a northwest Houston hotel.

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That’s why we’re reminding folks of preventative measures they can take, especially as more people plan to hit the waters this summer.

Here are some helpful links to stories KPRC 2 has covered including swimming lessons in the Greater Houston area or if you can swim, the city could use some lifeguards:

• Explainer: The dangers of pool drains, protecting Children from underwater hazards
• Need swimming lessons? Houston area locations for children, adults you can dive into 🏊
• Lifeguards needed in Houston, $500 incentive offered; here’s how to apply 🛟
• Keeping kids safe in the water with free swim lessons
• Swim safety tips to help families this summer
• Safety Around Water: Mobile program teaches basic swim, CPR and survival skills
• How to look up inspection reports on public pools in Houston area
• For your 🐕: A Jo-asis for dogs to learn swimming and dock diving
• Pool safety tips from YMCA of Greater Houston