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“I Swear None Of Us Saw Him” A 12-Year-Old Swimmer Drowned During A Championship… And The Internet Is shocked
A 12-year-old swimmer tragically drowned during an under-12 national championship after fainting at the finish line and going unnoticed for several minutes before anyone realized he was still underwater.
A Race That Turned Into A Tragedy
The young swimmer, Youssef Mohamed, passed away after reportedly losing consciousness the moment he completed his race.
According to a witness who spoke to Cairo 24, Youssef, known for consistently ranking among the top athletes, hit the buzzer to log his time before fainting.The witness explained that as soon as the race ended, everyone’s attention shifted to the scoreboard.
“I swear none of us saw him,” he said, noting that Youssef’s lane was one of the farthest from the stands, making it difficult for spectators or judges to notice anything unusual.
He added that lifeguards appeared to have stepped away from their stations once the race concluded, assuming all swimmers had exited the pool.
With people distracted by results, no one realized Youssef hadn’t surfaced.
Minutes passed…long enough for the next race to begin. It wasn’t until a swimmer mid-race spotted him underwater that help was finally called.
Questions, Anger, And Heartbreak Over Safety Measures
Medics rushed into the pool immediately, but CPR did not revive him. The witness claimed that the on-site ambulance lacked essential equipment like a defibrillator, carrying only basic first-aid tools.
Youssef was transported to a hospital where an electric shock briefly restored a weak pulse—but he tragically passed away shortly after.
Online reactions were a mix of grief and outrage. Many questioned how a major championship, with thousands of young athletes attending, could lack proper medical readiness and strict supervision.
Others argued that the situation unfolded in a way no one expected and this was out of anyone’s hands.
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