Dad finds 20-month-old daughter floating face-down in Spanish pool
A DISTRAUGHT father found his 20-month-old toddler floating face down in a swimming pool at a villa in Spain.
The child's mother was reportedly away working in France when she was informed of the tragedy and immediately returned toThe tragedy happened at a property on the outskirts of the main town of Saldaña at about 1pm.When the little girl's father saw his daughter in the pool, he managed to get her out and rushed her to a local medical centre.
A helicopter had been put on alert in case the child had to be transferred to hospital but it was stood down.He said they heard the news when local fiesta celebrations were taking place though with a reduced programme due to the coronavirus crisis.Local residents have been so shocked by the death that they are contributing towards the funeral costs.
Spain's National Association for the Safety of Children has launched a campaign to try and avoid other deaths.The association says more than 100 youngsters have died in the last five years from drowning and those under the age of five are at the most risk.
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