A tragic incident occurred at Olinda Via Park in Olinda, Brazil, where a seven-year-old boy, Bryan Henrique de Souza de Barros, drowned in a swimming pool while his pregnant mother briefly left to use the restroom. The boy was found unconscious in the pool and was rescued by a female visitor who administered first aid with the help of a firefighter at the water park. Despite being rushed to an urgent care unit, Bryan tragically passed away.
According to Bryan’s family, the pool seemed shallow but had areas with depths exceeding 1.6m (5ft3in), lacking clear indications of its depth or restrictions on children’s access. The family expressed deep distress, with Bryan’s great-uncle, police commissioner José da Silva, stating that investigations will be conducted as they suspect negligence in the incident.
Bryan’s mother, Emilly, who is nine weeks pregnant with her second child, was away when the drowning occurred. José fondly remembered Bryan as a cheerful and playful child, emphasizing the family’s close bond. Olinda Via Park announced the indefinite suspension of its operations and pledged full cooperation with authorities while offering support to Bryan’s family.
The park confirmed ongoing communication and assistance to the family during this difficult time. Bryan was laid to rest at Santo Amaro Cemetery in Recife, as José vowed to seek answers and justice for the devastating loss. The family is devastated, and thorough investigations will be pursued to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.