A 14-year-old boy suffered a medical emergency and nearly drowned at the Jean-Vaucher municipal swimming pool in Colomiers on Saturday, November 14, leaving him in critical condition.
Emergency Response at Colomiers Pool
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m. while the teenager was swimming with his family. A bystander spotted the boy at the bottom of the pool and pulled him to the surface.
Emergency services from Haute-Garonne, accompanied by a medical team, arrived at the scene to administer first aid. Responders rushed the young victim in absolute emergency to the Purpan University Hospital.
Authorities Close Facility Following Accident as Residents Voice Safety Concerns
Following the accident, municipal authorities closed the facility for the weekend. The pool management informed the public that the closure would remain in effect until Sunday evening to allow for a return to normal operations.
Habitues arrived at the gates on Sunday morning to find the facility locked, sparking discussions among local residents regarding safety. “As an adult, I find that it is well-watched, but for children, it is perhaps another issue,” a female visitor told France 3 Occitanie.
Another mother visiting with her child expressed shock outside the entrance. “Normally it’s well-monitored, they recommend all the time having vests or armbands. It’s surprising, but it can happen,” she told France 3 Occitanie.
Judicial Investigation Continues
The local town hall declined to make further comments while a judicial investigation is underway. The municipality issued a statement regarding the situation.
“The City calls for respect for the victim currently hospitalized and his family, to whom it expresses its deep support in this ordeal,” the town hall said.
The municipal pool is scheduled to reopen on Monday, November 16, during its usual hours.
