A three-year-old girl has died in Mallorca after being found unconscious in a private pool. The incident occurred in Pollença, with emergency services attempting resuscitation. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.
A three-year-old girl who was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit at Hospital Son Espases in Mallorca has died two days after being pulled from a swimming pool in Pollença. The incident took place at a rented house where the family was staying, according to information confirmed by the Guardia Civil.
The emergency began when the child's grandmother, a British national, discovered her granddaughter floating face down in the pool. She immediately raised the alarm, prompting a rapid response from local police, the Guardia Civil, and an Ib-Salut ambulance team. Upon arrival, emergency personnel performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the child before transferring her to the hospital in critical condition.
Despite intensive medical efforts, the girl did not recover and passed away in the hospital's pediatric ICU. The Guardia Civil has launched an investigation to clarify the circumstances that led to the drowning, focusing on how the child accessed the pool and the sequence of events leading up to the accident.
Incidents involving young children and private pools remain a significant concern in Spain, particularly during the warmer months when families often rent holiday homes. According to the Spanish National Institute of Statistics, accidental drownings are among the leading causes of unintentional death in children under five. In recent years, authorities have emphasized the importance of constant adult supervision and secure barriers around pools to prevent similar tragedies. The case in Pollença highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring child safety in private accommodations, especially in popular tourist regions like the Balearic Islands.
