Childs Tragic Drowning: Atlanta Family Shares Water Safety Message

In 2014, Amy and Jeff lost their outgoing, blueeyed girl to a fatal drowning just weeks before her fifth birthday. Now theyre sharing Elliotts story for the first time, hoping to prevent other families from feeling their tragic loss. It only takes 1 inch of water and 30 seconds for a child to drownand drowning is often silent. Whether kids are in the bathtub, by the pool or at the lake, parents and caregivers should always practice Arms Reach, Eyes Reach around water. Keep children younger than 6 within arms reach and keep older kids, who can confidently swim 2 laps of the pool, within eyes reach. Learn more: