Warning to parents as horror video shows girl stuck UPSIDE DOWN in rubber ring in pool
PARENTS have been warned to stay vigilant at the pool after a little girl horrifically became stuck upside down in her rubber ring.
Chilling footage captured the moment the child nearly drowned when her inflatable overturned at the indoor swimming facility.
She can be seen navigating the water at the pool in Guangzhou, China, joining other children and adults as a lifeguard watches on.
But just seconds later, the girl begins to struggle as her bright orange float started to tilt to one side as she set off for a swim.
The terrifying CCTV shows her being dragged underwater as her rubber ring then turns completely upside down.
She frantically kicks her legs in the air as she tries to fight the force of the inflatable pulling her down in the distressing clip.
A torturous few seconds ensue, as the girl remains submerged underwater while trying to wriggle free from the rubber ring.
The panicked youngster’s splashing thankfully alerted other pool-goers as well as the on-duty lifeguard, who rushed into the water.
As she fights for breath, the pool attendant quickly dives in to save her while another bloke swam over to assist.
The lifeguard then thankfully helped her break free from the float before carrying her out of the indoor pool.
Incredibly, it only took him eight seconds to prevent what could have been a tragedy.
The pool manager, who was not named, told local media the little girl’s mother and dad had left the poolside for a significant time.
He said the child had “stepped on the empty centre of gravity” before tipping forwards into the water.
The lifeguard, who was also not named, will be rewarded for his swift action.
Parents were urged to keep a close eye on their kids in the water after the video highlighted the dangers of inflatables.
Experts have warned that the likes of rubber rings do not safely secure children the way a life vest or swim vest can.
Aquatics coordinator for the American Red Cross in Long Beach Sally Schneider told the LA Times: “They are very dangerous.
“Floating toys are the last thing you should put your child in to play in the water.”
We previously told how a lifeguard warned how a popular pool accessory for kids can “teach them to sink”.
Syrah Alyse, 21, told The US Sun that inflatable arm floaties, which she said are known to easily slip off, mermaid tales, and puddle jumpers can pose a danger to children.