Was she struggling in the water?

A 14-year-old student from Canada tragically drowned after remaining unnoticed at the bottom of a swimming pool for approximately 38 minutes during a school swim class, according to official findings. A report released Monday by the coroner, and covered by the Montreal Gazette, called for major reforms to school swimming instruction in response to the February death of eighth-grade student Blessing Claude Moukoko. On February 15, Moukoko was taking part in a mandatory swim class at Montreal’s Centre Père-Marquette when he reportedly sank in the deep end of the pool without anyone noticing. His classmates only discovered his body after the class had ended. He was removed from the water and CPR was administered before paramedics transported him to Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. By that point, Moukoko had suffered severe brain damage. Despite all medical efforts, he never regained consciousness and passed away six days later, according to CTV News. The coroner’s findings stressed the need to place greater emphasis on water safety and active supervision in school swim programs, rather than depending solely on traditional instruction. The report pointed to significant flaws in supervision and resource allocation, which contributed to the failure to notice a student in crisis. Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante expressed… CONTINUE READING…