Mother's tribute to 7-year-old daughter who died at water park draws wave of condolences

A grieving mother's poignant message on social media has sparked a wave of tributes for her 7-year-old daughter, who tragically drowned at a water park. The mother shared her sorrow and memories of her daughter, expressing deep regret for not being able to protect her.

"The child who said goodbye to me with a smile to go to the water park on July 11, saying she would see me later, never returned with a smile," the mother wrote, recounting her daughter's fear of waves despite the accident occurring in the wave pool. She expressed immense guilt, stating, "Everything feels like our fault." The mother also promised her daughter that they would fulfill all the unfulfilled wishes in their next life, including watching movies, visiting amusement parks, and more.

The tragic incident occurred on July 11 when the young girl, identified as A, was found unresponsive in the water park in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. She was part of a group outing organized by her Taekwondo academy. Despite wearing a life jacket, she was transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest and passed away the following day.

Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident, including the presence of supervisors at the scene. The water park employees and Taekwondo instructors are currently under investigation for professional negligence resulting in death. The outpouring of sympathy from netizens, many of whom are parents of children of similar ages, highlights the profound impact of the tragedy.