SAPD Reports Man Drowned in North Side Backyard Pool

SAN ANTONIO – Tragic Backyard Pool Incident

San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) on Saturday reported a tragic incident where a woman found her husband drowned in their backyard pool on the North Side. The 41-year-old man is believed to have drowned sometime overnight, according to investigators.

Devastating Discovery

The victim’s wife made the gut-wrenching discovery on Saturday morning while looking for her husband. In her desperate attempt to save him, she sought the assistance of a neighbor, both frantically attempting to resuscitate him. Unfortunately, their efforts were in vain.

No Signs of Foul Play

The SAPD has indicated that there are no signs of foul play relating to the incident, and no signs of a struggle were found. While preliminarily ruled as an accidental drowning, The SAPD is further investigating the matter to confirm the cause of this tragic incident.

Cautions to Prevent Drownings

This sad incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by private pools. Homeowners are urged to take safety measures to prevent such accidents from happening. These include regularly maintaining the pool, ensuring adequate lights and visibility, having life-saving equipment readily available, and setting up fences or barriers around the pool to restrict unsupervised access.

Apart from physical safety precautions, homeowners should also have important conversations with family members about pool safety. This should include guidelines like not swimming alone at night, rules about diving, explaining risks of running around the pool, and the importance of knowing how to swim and perform CPR.

SAPD On The Case

While this tragic incident appears to be an accident, officials are continuing their investigations. A full report should be made available in due course once the medical examiner’s office completes its examination.

Community Support

The North Side community has since shown its support for the grieving family. During overwhelming times like these, it is critical for communities to come together to support each other.

As the SAPD continues their investigation, they urge anyone with information regarding the case to come forward.

Condolences Pouring In

Condolences have been pouring in for the family of the victim. This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of pool safety and serves as a cautionary tale for all private pool owners.

Further Updates Awaited

Further updates on the investigation are awaited from the SAPD. The North Side community remains supportive of the grieving family, and the incident has been a sobering reminder for pool safety.