"An Impossible Time!" Olympian Bode Miller Continues To Struggle After His 19-Month-Daughter Drowns
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"An Impossible Time!" Olympian Bode Miller Continues To Struggle After His 19-Month-Daughter Drowns
As Olympic skier Bode Miller continues to deal with unimaginable pain following the loss of his daughter, he took the time to appreciate fans who have showed their support.
A terrible accident
On Tuesday, Miller took to Instagram to announce the passing of Emmy, his 19-month-old daughter. The little girl had drowned in a neighborhood pool. All efforts to resuscitate her proved abortive.
We are beyond devastated. Our baby girl, Emmy, passed away yesterday. Never in a million years did we think we would experience a pain like this. Her love, her light, her spirit will never be forgotten. Our little girl loved life and lived it to it’s fullest everyday. Our family respectfully requests privacy during this painful time.
"Her love, her light, her spirit will never be forgotten," Miller said in the caption of his post where he also shared the picture of the beautiful little girl.
A note of thanks
Many people have since expressed their condolences to the grieving dad, and Miller recently shared his appreciation for their care.
Thank you for all the love and support and to our midwives @lindseymeehleis and @courtneykellis for helping us find the support our family needs during this impossible time. Links in bio.
In another Instagram post, the sportsman thanked fans for their "love and support" during an "impossible time."
Pool safety for kids
Many little children have lost their lives due to pool drowning accidents. Here are a few ways to ensure you or someone you know is not a victim.
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First off, parents should always understand that little kids are naturally curious, and a pool will definitely perk up their interest. If you have one at home, ensure it’s fenced and completely enclosed.
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Emily Samuel, a swim expert at Safe Kids Worldwide, urged parents to always clean up the surroundings of the pool and remove any item such as toys that might attract kids to the water.
Samuel also urged the importance of having a watcher during pool parties. Sometimes, adults make the mistake of assuming someone else is watching the kids, so they think it’s okay to look away. To keep this from happening, choose one adult who will watch the kids at all times.
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Finally, ensure your kids know how to swim well before they are allowed in the pool at all to reduce chances of drowning.
