St. Johns County, FL — May 31, 2025, a child was injured following a near drowning accident that happened along Silver Forest Drive.
Authorities with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office report the incident happened at the Silverleaf Community amenity center, which is in a neighborhood several miles northwest of St. Augustine.
Investigators said calls came in about a 6-year-old child at the amenity center who reportedly nearly drowned. The child was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The child’s current condition is not clear.
No other injuries were reported, and the cause of the accident remains unclear.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
With incidents like this in public pools, people often put all of their focus on things like supervision and lifeguards. These are important details, obviously. However, other factors must be considered. Did the pool have exposed electronics? Are there obstructed sight lines? Is the condition of the pool poor or in disrepair? Are there issues residents in the community have expressed before? Have their been other similar incidents here? These are the kinds of questions not only necessary for a family in need of answers but also to help ensure this kind of thing doesn’t happen again.
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