A child was found unresponsive at Oakhurst Pool in Decatur on Friday and later died at a hospital, city officials said. The pool and recreation center are closed while authorities investigate.
What’s Happening: Decatur Fire Rescue responded at 3:55 p.m. Friday to 450 East Lake Drive after staff began CPR on an unresponsive child. The child was taken to an area hospital and later died. The case is under active investigation.
What It Means For You: The Oakhurst Recreation Center and pool are closed until further notice, so plan for other pools or activities. Officials say the closure is out of respect for the investigation and those affected.
Between the Lines: Few details are being released while investigators work. The city has not identified the child or given a cause of death.
The Sources:
- Decatur Fire Rescue
- City of Decatur Parks & Recreation
- Parks & Recreation Director Dr. Remy Epps
