May 26 is the last day of school for Kansas City Public Schools, which means many families will begin some of their favorite summertime activities, like swimming! And while not everyone has a pool of their own, Kansas City has many incredible pools families can use to make a splash. INJURED AT A POO KNOW YOUR LEGAL
But what happens when a child or adult suffers an injury at a pool, like a slip and fall?
On the night of New Year’s Eve in 2014, a group of burglars experienced the fright of a lifetime. Expecting to rob a quiet home in Derby, England, the intruders instead came face to snout with Ludwig, a 240-pound potbellied pig. Abandoning all thoughts of crime once they spotted the pig, the burglars instantly fled the scene and ran for their lives. The “hero ham” had already become a popular figure in his town and was well-loved for his gentle demeanor. In fact, Michael Maughan, Ludwig’s owner, is confident that Ludwig wouldn’t have harmed the intruders, even if he does look quite intimidating. Local officers believe the robbers must have heard Ludwig’s Rottweiler- like “growl” and immediately hit the road, leaving the door wide open behind them. The story of this heroic potbellied pig became a sensation throughout Europe. Countless fans have applauded the Canadian- born hog for his loyalty to his owners. But the owners want to ensure people understand that Ludwig would never hurt anyone. Some fabricated web stories made Ludwig sound more dangerous than he is, so Maughan spoke to the Toronto Star to dispute any defamations against Ludwig’s kindness. “He’s being painted as a vicious creature when he’s actually quite a sweet animal,” he explained. “He didn’t exactly bare his tusks and charge, I don’t think. I think he got absolutely, ‘Arrgh,’ and they just ran for it.” In fact, Maughan detailed that after a two-month separation during their move to England, the pig shed tears during their reunion. Adorable and affectionate, Ludwig would have probably become friends with the intruders in no time. Even if his “bark” is worse than his bite, Ludwig succeeded in keeping his owners safe while also protecting their home. This 240-pound potbellied pig continues to enjoy his comfortable home in Derby and is considered a town hero. Anyone looking for a guard dog may want to consider a hefty hog instead! INTRUDERS FLEE FROM LUDWIG THE PIG A Ham-Fisted Attempt at Robbery
A slip-and-fall accident can happen at a pool for many different reasons, but often, they are due to negligence of the pool’s owner, whatever entity that may be. The owner of a pool is responsible for maintaining the pool and its surrounding area as a safe place for both children and adults to swim without the risk of injury. Pool accidents often occur for the following reasons: • Lack of safety signage, such as warnings not to run on the pool deck • Inappropriate or dangerous pool deck materials • Failure to fix excessively wet or slippery floors • Slippery pool deck caused by wax or grease cleaning product • Debris on the pool deck, such as food waste • Lack of child supervision by lifeguards or supervisors • Poor lighting Celebrate Memorial Day With Your Community
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