Alice died in the pool, investigated the owners of the lido: open investigation for manslaughter

A 11-year-old girl named Alice died after being sucked into the suction outlet of a pool at the Segesta resort in Sestri Levante, Genoa. The two owners of the facility have been placed under investigation for manslaughter. The incident has triggered a formal inquiry into whether safety regulations were properly followed and how the pool's system functioned. The investigation was initiated by prosecutors who suspect the deaths resulted from negligence. The two individuals, one male and one female, are represented by lawyers Claudio Zadra and Angelo Paone. Public prosecutor Fabrizio Givri oversees the case and has ordered an autopsy on the child’s body. The examination will take place on Tuesday, following which the parents have requested the removal of her organs. Key aspects under scrutiny include compliance with regional laws prohibiting minors under 12 from entering pools unsupervised. According to findings by the harbor police in Santa Margherita Ligure, there was no sign indicating this rule. Investigators are also examining the pool’s safety measures, which have been sealed off. The pool itself is small, approximately one meter deep, and lacked a lifeguard on duty, a factor that will be considered during the investigation alongside potential expert assessments of the equipment’s operation. According to reports, the girl did not resurface after jumping into the water because her hair had been drawn into the suction device. It was the owner himself who dove in to cut her hair with a knife and bring her back to the surface, though her condition appeared immediately critical. The exact duration she remained underwater remains unclear. An alarm was raised by another child, who promptly alerted adults to the situation. The local authorities have confirmed that the pool was closed following the incident. The area around the pool has been cordoned off while investigators conduct their work. The legal team representing the owners has yet to comment publicly on the allegations. Meanwhile, the family of Alice has expressed their grief and called for accountability. The case highlights concerns over the safety standards in public swimming facilities. Local officials have acknowledged the need for stricter oversight and better enforcement of existing rules. There are ongoing discussions about revising protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future. The outcome of the investigation could set a precedent for how such cases are handled in the region.