Giffoni Valle Piana: 7-year-old boy dies after falling into swimming pool

NNaples– The 7-year-old boy who was transported last Thursday to the Santobono Pediatric Hospital in Naples with critical condition died following a tragic accident in a swimming pool in Giffoni Valle Piana, in the province of Salerno.

The little boy, who had swallowed a large amount of water after falling into swimmingpool, died in the last few hours despite doctors' desperate attempts to save his life. The accident occurred on Thursday afternoon, when the child, originally from Montecorvino Rovella, was in a facility in the Giffoni Valle Piana area.

Immediately rescued by 118 paramedics, the child was airlifted to Santobono Hospital, where he underwent intensive care. Unfortunately, his condition, already serious upon admission, left no hope of survival.

The investigation into the incident has been entrusted to the Carabinieri of the Battipaglia Company, who inspected the facility to reconstruct the exact circumstances of the incident. Investigators are verifying the circumstances of the accident to determine any liability and determine whether all necessary safety measures were in place.

The mayor of Montecorvino Rovella has suspended summer events as a sign of mourning.

The tragedy has shocked the entire community of Montecorvino Rovella, the child's hometown. In a post on social media, the Municipality expressed its condolences: "The community of Montecorvino Rovella is deeply shocked. The grief affects everyone and leaves us speechless."

Out of respect and sympathy for the family, the municipal administration has decided to postpone two inauguration ceremonies scheduled for this evening in Gauro and tomorrow evening in San Martino until further notice.

"We join in the family's grief with respect and silence, with an embrace that is that of the entire community," the message reads. A mourning that strikes the heart of the community.
The loss of the little boy has left an unbridgeable void among family members and acquaintances, while the Salerno community gathers around the family in this time of unspeakable suffering. Investigations continue to shed full light on a tragedy that has profoundly shaken the region.

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