Kayla Hoffman shared her son Maddox’s near-drowning experience in Destin, Florida, hoping to offer comfort to other parents who have faced similar situations. Despite both children having swimming lessons, Maddox found himself struggling in the deep end while Kayla briefly stepped indoors. Fortunately, a friend rescued Maddox quickly, and after coughing up water, he was taken to the ER and later monitored at a children’s hospital before being discharged. Kayla, a labor and delivery nurse, expressed guilt but received supportive comments after sharing her story on TikTok. She emphasizes the importance of water safety and urges designated supervision when children are near pools. Maddox continues with swim lessons and is doing well post-incident.
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