A 3-year-old died in his home pool off Limestone Road in Bleckley County, Georgia, this past Sunday. An investigation is underway, but authorities have indicated that the incident appears to have been a tragic accident — one that has left local officials urging parents to pay closer attention to water safety around children.
The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office has revealed that everything known so far about James Joseph Farland Jr.’s death points to a life vest that may not have been secured properly. According to WGXA News, the sheriff responded to the tragedy with a message for other families, saying, “Please use this tragic event as a reminder to be extra vigilant with pool safety around children.”
