Warner Robins teen drowns in swimming pool Sunday afternoon

WARNER ROBINS – A teenager was confirmed dead after drowning in a swimming pool Sunday, July 14.

Houston County Coroner James Williams said the victim was 19-year-old Dezmine Lowery from Virginia. He was swimming in a pool at the 100 block of Tranquil Pointe. 

According to Williams, he was transported to Houston Healthcare in Warner Robins where he was pronounced dead shortly after the arrival.

This is the second drowning this summer in Houston County. The first was on June 9, when 27-year-old Ariel Jones died from drowning in a swimming pool in the 2400 block of Elko Road in Elko.

Williams said both drownings were in private swimming pools at residences. 

He advised to never swim alone, regardless of swimming ability. Williams also urged to always make sure a swimming pool is fenced in and in a secure area.

“If you own a swimming pool, know the people swimming in the swimming pool, know their swimming capabilities. If it’s somebody that is inexperienced or a small child, never leave them unattended,” he said.

The final advice William shared is to always have a floating or safety device that can be thrown in the pool if someone is in trouble in the water. 

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