Two children were taken to the hospital after two separate water emergencies at a community pool in Harrison. Both were sent for evaluation after going into distress in the water. The incidents unfolded during what was meant to be a day of celebration for local students.
The emergencies happened at the Ron Belmont pool complex, according to officials. The Harrison town supervisor said they took place during a party for graduating fifth graders. The students were from Preston Elementary School, marking the end of their time there.
Officials said there were two separate incidents involving students in distress in the water. The fact that two children ran into trouble made the situation especially alarming for those at the party. Responders had to deal with more than one emergency at the same complex.
The town supervisor credited the lifeguards for a quick response. Their swift action was described as central to how the two emergencies were handled. The supervisor pointed to that response as a key factor in the outcome at the pool.
The town supervisor said no CPR was needed for either child despite the distress in the water. Officials indicated that the lifeguards quick response meant no resuscitation measures had to be carried out at the scene. While alarming for those at the party, the situation did not require life-saving intervention.
Both children were taken to the hospital as a precaution following the incidents. Even after the efforts at the pool, they were transported for further evaluation. Officials described the hospital trips as precautionary steps.
The episode cast a shadow over what was meant to be a joyful day for the graduating fifth graders. Town officials praised the lifeguards whose quick work helped during the emergencies. Authorities had not released further details about the incidents as of the report.