Comments on: Girl Injured in Pool Dies Following Months After Organ Transplant

By: Tonia

Tonia — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:32:45 +0000

I just heard about this, it is so sad, she seemed to be doing so well, I hope her parents are ok and can get things changed.

By: Margaret Manning

Margaret Manning — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:23:10 +0000

Rest in peace now little Abaigail, you will not be forgotten.

By: Trevor

Trevor — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:28:11 +0000

Matt…that is A solution but I think a better one would be a plastic cover that is solid on top but allows water to be drained from the sides of it. It wouldn’t have to be as far off the drain then so it wouldn’t be so in the way of activity in the pool.

By: Trevor

Trevor — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:25:26 +0000

To the people who are making comments about showing her picture or the ad in the article…you are being ridiculous. Whats wrong with showing a picture of the young girl this happened to? How is this any different than showing the picture of a little girl that was killed during a bank robbery or something? You need to stop trying to criminalize things that aren’t a big deal

I was really struck by this story though! Who would have EVER imagined there would be enough pressure from a drain to do this to a girl. I remember putting my foot on those drains when I was younger and playing with them. As I kid I thought it was fun…who would have thought this could happen. Pentair needs to make some major changes to prevent this kind of thing from happening again. My heart goes out to her family as they deal with their loss!!

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:25:48 +0000

My deepest sympathies. Such a tragic accident and my heart and prayers go with the family and friends of young Abigail.

Such a cute and pretty little girl whoms life was cut short by the most horrible accidents. I hope the legistation and laws change so others wont be harmed by such accidents.

By: Leann Allred

Leann Allred — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:29:54 +0000

I am so saddened by the death of beautiful Abigail! As the mother of 5 children, I am just devastated!!! My youngest child is the same age that Abigail was when this happened to her last summer. It saddens me so much…we go to the swimming pool everyday of the summer!!! I don’t know what I would do if this happened to my precious 7 year old!! This is such a senseless death. I know that Scott and Katey are strong people. I KNOW that GOD will get them through this and they will be stronger because of it. Taylors- please know that you and your precious Abigail will always be in my thoughts and prayers….her picture will never leave my mind. I am happy that you will get to see her one day again. God Bless you both and your family!

By: Aaron Sabie

Aaron Sabie — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:14:33 +0000

Heartbreaking story. No words can take away the pain that this family must feel. Hopefully, her death will highlight the problem with these swimming pool pumps and no other children will be injured or killed because of them.

By: John Bowe

John Bowe — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:21:34 +0000

Hell’s Bells, that is a horrible way to go. My heart goes out to their family. But jeez, why the hell would they make a pump strong enough to suck the innards out of a little girl? I fully support any and all legislation to make it even a little safer for kids in a pool.

By: Davona

Davona — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:13:47 +0000

My heart goes out to the family of little Abigail. As a former lifeguard, I’ve seen many near-tragic situations regarding drains and filters, etc. I sincerely hope the changes are made to prevent this from ever happening to anyone ever again.

By: Christopher Gates

Christopher Gates — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:33:32 +0000

This is very saddening. For years we have ommitted main drains on our pools, if not avoidable we place multiple drains in to effect a plumbed in release mechanism. We support and advocate retro action as well as consumer education on these and other pool safety issues. May God comfort this family.