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Toddler drowns in apartment pool during party
By Candace McCowan at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
We now know the name of a toddler who died at the hospital after he was pulled from a Roswell pool. “Heartbreaking,” said mother of four Jeanine Welsh. “My husband heard someone screaming, and as a lifeguard for 15 years I was just praying that it was not a drowning.”But her worst fears were real...
Key takeaway “Heartbreaking,” said mother of four Jeanine Welsh.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The tragic drowning of Axel Delgado at a pool party in the Lake House apartment community serves as a stark reminder for Atlanta area residents to exercise vigilance around water. As the city's population grows, so does the number of community pools and water-based gatherings, increasing the risk of such accidents. Local parents and pool-goers should take heed of experts' warnings to designate a water watcher, eschew floaties, and ensure children wear fitted, US Coast Guard-approved life jackets. The American Red Cross's warning that drownings are a leading cause of death for children underscores the need for proactive measures. In the aftermath of this incident, Atlanta residents would do well to review their own water safety protocols and consider enrolling their children in swim lessons, such as those offered by Marci Swims, to mitigate the risk of similar tragedies in the future.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? We now know the name of a toddler who died at the hospital after he was pulled from a Roswell pool. “Heartbreaking,” said mother of four Jeanine Welsh. “My husband heard someone screaming, and as a lifeguard for 15 years I was just praying that it was not a drowning.”But her worst fears were real...
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