This Frightening Video Raises Important Point About Pool Safety

As summer begins to fade away, this video may be the last reminder that keeping your kids safe in the water requires constant vigilance.

While floaties are sometimes able to help kids stay safe in the pool, they aren’t foolproof, and it’s still important that you never take your eyes off your little ones when they’re swimming with them.

The video shows a few children playing in a kiddie pool. One of the young children is in a flotation device—the small child leans forward into the water and is unable to get back up to an upright position.

The child’s head gets submerged under the water, and for a terrifying moment, the kid visibly struggles to maneuver the weight of the floating device.