A mum is sending out a warning to fellow parents after her son was rushed to hospital following a hot tub injury that left him unconscious.
, the mum warned of the “life-threatening” dangers hot tubs can have, as she urged other parents to watch their kids at all times when using a hot tub, spa or pool.
“This filter outlet is covered partially but there is a large rectangular hole which takes in the water and sends it to the filter and was sucked into this outlet and could not escape.” “When he was pulled out he was unconscious and cpr was started. [My son] was airlifted to hospital where he received brilliant treatment both on the journey and during his recovery where he was monitored over a period of days,” the mum said.
Issuing a warning to fellow parents, she concluded: “If anyone has or are thinking of buying hot tubs, spas or pools please ensure they are safe to use, are checked regularly and children are being watched at all times as stated in the units user manual. In the photos shared within the social media post, her son could be seen with cuts and severe bruising across his back, as well as on his face.
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