Tragedy struck at a local swimming pool on Friday evening when a man died after falling into the water due to an apparent medical emergency.
The Dallas Fraternal Order of Eagles (DFOE) announced in a Facebook post that the incident on June 9 had involved a club visitor. While refraining from identifying the man out of concerns for his family’s privacy, the club explained that he died “despite the best efforts of staff and EMS after falling in the pool.”
DFOE is one of the city’s local nonprofits and serves by promoting “peace, prosperity, gladness, and hope” across the region.
Its public pool is the “best pool in Dallas,” and it costs between $5 and $15 per person for entry, according to the club’s website.
Located at 8500 Arturo Dr. in East Dallas, the pool operates with the understanding that swimmers swim at their own risk since there is no lifeguard on duty.
Following the tragedy, the pool was closed and then reopened at noon on June 11, according to Lakewood/East Dallas Advocate Magazine.
While the exact circumstances leading to his death remain under investigation, the male victim appears to have been employed at Smokey Rose, a restaurant near the pool.
DFOE said in its post that the club would “share more information as it becomes available,” but asked the public to “join us in our prayers for the family as we wait for a full accounting from the authorities.”
Community members commented on the post, offering condolences for the victim and his family.
“He was very loved and will be missed by his friends and coworkers——- RIP , RC,” said Lisa Getto in a comment.
With temperatures rising across the metroplex, many residents are looking for nearby pools to cool off.
Pool inspectors have been making the rounds to ensure that public pools are up to code and present no risks to swimmers, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
While the Office of Code Compliance typically has two employees who inspect pools throughout the entirety of the year, the summer season sees all 18 code officers mobilized to inspect pools across the city.