Reply #40: Well, I feel for the mother's loss

[tammywammy]

But seriously, why the hell wasn't she watching her child. A child can drown in 2 inches of water, let alone 2 feet.

I spent a lot of time at the water park in my town when I was young. When I went with day care, there was 1 adult for every 5 or 6 kids there. When I went with my parents a few times, they kept their eyes on me like a hawk.

Also, regarding flotation devices. Water parks don't ban life jackets as far as I know.

edited to add this from another story:

" Several safety signs were visible from the barricades around the pool, including one that says, "Adult supervision is recommended. Small children must not be left unattended at any time." The sign, in English, also said the park provides life jackets for free. Stacks of the faded orange vests could be seen in several racks near the pool."

http://www.mercurynews.com/valley/ci_6374839