What do you do when you find a dead body in a swimming pool? That's exactly what one Talking Pools listener asks Rudy & Andrea in an email to talkingpools@gmail.com this week. Apparently, a resident at one of the pool professional's accounts, a condo association, had passed away while bathing in the pool at night. The body was discovered first thing in the morning by the maintenance tech while walking the grounds. Shock it? Drain it?
Don't miss this episode where Rudy and Andrea go through the protocol on discovering a dead person in a pool and treating the water after the body is removed. This and more on this week's Talking Pools Podcast!
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I. Introduction
- The discovery of a human body in a swimming pool is a serious and distressing situation that requires immediate action.
- If a pool company finds a human body in a swimming pool, there are specific steps that must be taken to ensure the safety of all involved and to preserve any evidence related to the incident.
II. Initial Response
- Call 911 or the emergency services immediately to report the incident and request assistance.
- If the pool company employee is not a trained first responder, they should not attempt to remove the body from the pool.
III. Securing the Scene
- The pool company employee should secure the area around the pool to prevent any further contamination of the scene.
- They should not touch or move anything in the area unless directed to do so by the authorities.
IV. Cooperation with Law Enforcement
- The pool company employee should provide all relevant information to the law enforcement officers, such as the time and date of the last pool maintenance or cleaning, and any other details that may be helpful in the investigation.
- They should also provide access to any surveillance footage that may have captured the incident or any individuals entering or leaving the pool area.
V. Documenting the Incident
- The pool company employee should document the incident by taking photographs and notes of the scene, including any evidence that may be present.
- They should also record any conversations with law enforcement officials and any other individuals involved in the incident.
VI. Counseling and Support
- The discovery of a human body in a swimming pool can be traumatic for the pool company employee and other witnesses.
- It is important to provide counseling and support to those affected by the incident.
VII. Conclusion
- The discovery of a human body in a swimming pool is a serious incident that requires prompt and appropriate action.
- By following the steps outlined above, the pool company employee can help to ensure the safety of all involved and assist in the investigation.