Teen's Spinal Cord Severed After Pool Accident

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A Texas teen's spinal cord was severed after jumping into a pool while trying to escape a wasp. Almost a third of public swimming pools in the US were closed last year due to a lifeguard shortage.

Key Points

  • SJ Williams, 13, severed his spinal cord after jumping into a pool to escape a wasp
  • His spinal cord injury is not repairable, leaving him without the use of his legs and arms
  • Community pool accident highlights the importance of water safety

Pros

  • Increased awareness about water safety
  • Community support for SJ's recovery

Cons

  • Severe injury to the teen's spinal cord
  • Lifeguard shortage leading to pool closures