According to the first elements of the investigation, conducted by the Arcachon police, “The child was alone at the swimming pool in the presence of his 9 -year -old older brother”said the prosecution.
The child after “Many attempts at resuscitation”was helicoptered to a hospital in the Bordeaux agglomeration, where his death was noted.
“Investigations are underway in order to determine the exact circumstances of this death “added the prosecution.
According to the owner of the campsite, quoted by South West, “Everything happened in just a few minuteswhile the parents were tidying up their belongings and the child was in the company of his 9 -year -old big brother “.
+45% more drowning over a year
The establishment’s swimming pool was closed and the festive events planned canceled, out of respect for the family, also added the manager of the Dune campsite, made famous under the name Les Flots Bleus, in the successful film “Camping”, shot with Franck Dubosc in 2006.
Between June 1 and July 23, 193 people died drowned in the country, i.e. +45% over one yearaccording to public health figures France, which makes the link with increased attendance of bathing sites “in a context of rather high temperatures“.
