Oklahoma family taking action after losing son to drowning accident

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A metro family is turning tragedy into action after losing their four-year-old son to drowning.

"It's been devastating, it's been terrible. I wouldn't wish this on anybody; this is like Hell on Earth," said Marisalyne Rosario, Sol's mother.

Rosario says life without her son, Sol, has been unbearable.

Friday, August 29, 2025, was a day that started like any other for the Oklahoma City family.

"I'm watching him, I'm doing the dishes, I'm almost done, I look to the camera, I don't see him," said Rosario.

Rosario says that then the unthinkable happened.

"I see him in the pool, and he's just floating, and I jump in with all my clothes on, I get him out, I scream his name, I give the chest compressions, I give the breaths, I obviously called 911. I did everything that I thought I could do," said Rosario.

Unfortunately, it was too late for Sol.

"It can take less than 60 seconds for a child to drown, it's so quick and it's so like so devastating, like how it can be so quick," said Rosario.

According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for children four and under. The risk is even higher for those with autism.

"Because they do what's called elopement, and what that means is they will escape any boundaries or parameters that have been given to them, including locked doors, anything very similar to what our son did," said Jacob Schram, Sol's father.

Sol was never formally diagnosed with autism, but his parents say he showed many signs.

"If we could just even save a single life, right? I think that's the goal, if we can prevent a single drowning," said Schram.

Sol's parents have launched a petition to try and create "Sol's Law," creating more regulations when it comes to pool safety.

In Oklahoma, homes with a pool must have a perimeter fence, but a second layer of protection, a barrier around the pool itself, is not required.

"Sol's Law" is still in the early stages, but the goal is for every home with a pool to have these safety fences. California is one state that requires them.

They would also like to see more education on water safety in places like hospitals.

"I would have followed it to a tee. I already obviously knew that children can drown, I just, I didn't know the numbers, I didn't know the statistics. I didn't know how prevalent it was, you know, and I hate that I know this now," said Rosario.

Sol's parents would love for others to get involved, whether that's lawmakers, pool safety experts, or someone who has been affected by drowning.

If you have feedback or would like to get involved with "Sol's Law, the family asks you to email solslegacy2025@gmail.com

If you would like to add a barrier around your pool, there are a couple of options we found in Oklahoma City: Pool Safety Fence Oklahoma and Life Saver Pool Fence of Oklahoma.