It was a heart-wrenching moment for a family as they experienced profound grief due to a small mistake that led to a devastating consequence. This article provides a detailed account of a tragic event that has left the family in a state of deep sorrow.
Tragically, in Oklahoma City, two precious toddlers, a boy and a girl, lost their lives in a devastating drowning accident that occurred in their family pool. The family thinks that their Alzheimer’s-stricken great-grandmother left the door open.
Jenny Callazzo, the mother, tragically found her young twins, Locklyn and Loreli, at the bottom of the pool at their home.
It was a heartbreaking scene when their mother found the twins motionless in the pool. Unfortunately, both toddlers were pronounced deceased two hours later. Jenny Callazzo, a stay-at-home mom who runs a boutique, lives in a beautiful property worth $565,000 with her loving family. Her family includes her husband Sonny, a 42-year-old marketing executive, her grandmother, and their six wonderful children.
According to a family member, Callazzo’s grandmother, unfortunately, has dementia and unintentionally left the back door open. Unnoticed, the twin toddlers seized the opportunity presented by the open door and ventured outside, ultimately leading to the heartrending incident.
Authorities do not suspect any foul play in the tragic deaths of the young twins. Local media has recently shared aerial images of a pool covered in green algae, where it is suspected that the toddlers tragically drowned.
In the days leading up to the tragic accident, Jenny Callazzo, a 37-year-old mother, posted a heartwarming photo on social media. The picture captured her twins joyfully playing outside, accompanied by a caption expressing Jenny’s simple desire for her children to enjoy the outdoors. After the incident, neighbors shared the heartbreaking scene of the devastated mother sitting in the back of an EMS vehicle as emergency workers tried to revive her children.
Laura Gamino, the injury prevention coordinator for trauma at OU Health, wants to use this unfortunate event as an opportunity to educate parents about the potential risks that water can present to young children. She emphasizes the importance of staying alert and reminds parents to be cautious, as accidents can occur unexpectedly. «Anything can happen in a split second,» she cautioned.
Gamino highlights the significance of comprehending the potential dangers of water, particularly for young children who may not have the ability to protect themselves. She highlights that drowning incidents can be both sudden and silent, as children may not be able to cry for help when their mouths are filled with water.
«It’s interesting how some people assume that a child would struggle in the water and scream, not realizing that their mouth would be filled with water. So it’s very silent, and that’s one of the scariest things about it.”
For optimal safety, Gamino advises parents and caretakers to consider installing fences around their pools that are at least 4 feet high. These fences should also have gates that are designed to prevent young children from opening them.
Our hearts go out to the family as they navigate through this difficult period, grappling with the profound loss they have experienced. We offer our sincerest condolences and keep them in our thoughts and prayers.
