The Day Before the 6-Year-Old's Brain Death in the Swimming Pool, Mother’s Plea: "Please Help My Child"

Caught on safety ladder, A transferred to hospital but declared brain dead
"As a mother, I cannot let go of my child's hand"

A 6-year-old boy who drowned at a swimming pool in Busan has unfortunately passed away, and the post written by the boy's mother the day before has come to light, evoking deep sympathy. The photo is unrelated to the article content. [Photo by Asia Economy DB]

[Asia Economy Reporter Bora Lee] A 6-year-old boy who suffered a drowning accident at a swimming pool in Busan has ultimately passed away, and a plea from his mother one day before his death has come to light, evoking deep sorrow.

On the 15th, the police announced that A, a 6-year-old boy who had been receiving treatment at a hospital after drowning at an apartment swimming pool in Busanjin-gu around 7:45 p.m. on the 8th, died on the afternoon of the 15th.

At the time of the accident, A was imitating another student of a similar age who was swimming underwater, but the safety device (helper) he was wearing on his back got caught on the ladder, preventing him from getting out of the water.

The instructor discovered A late and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but A was transported to the hospital and was declared brain dead.

[Photo by Online Community 'BobaeDream' Capture]

On the 14th, one day before A’s death, his mother B posted a message titled "Please help my child who became brain dead and unconscious after swimming lessons" on an online community.

B said, "My universe, my one and only son had a drowning accident. The accident happened around 7 p.m. on February 8 at the apartment community swimming pool," adding, "On Monday, the hospital recommended removing the respirator, organ transplantation, and dignified death. The brain edema was severe, with critical damage to the brainstem directly related to life, and signs of brain herniation were observed. The moment I send my child away, I too will be like a dead person."

She continued, "Using the excuse of both parents working, I relied on a babysitter to watch my 6-year-old child at a swimming pool that could be dangerous. As a parent, I failed to fulfill my responsibility, and I am spending every minute and second in irreparable remorse and regret, beating my chest in apology to my child," explaining, "There was no staff permanently stationed at the swimming pool itself, and the lessons were conducted by only one instructor without any lifeguards."

She added, "My child is showing a miracle, doing everything possible to keep his heart beating. As a mother, I cannot let go of my child’s hand, so I am asking the world for help like this," and pleaded, "Help is needed for my child regarding brain death. I earnestly ask those who can assist with my child’s medical care and treatment to please help us."

Netizens who saw this expressed sympathy and sorrow, comforting B with comments such as "My heart aches," and "Though a miracle was desperately hoped for, this is heartbreaking news."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.