In a heartbreaking turn of events, influencer Jasmine Yong, who is followed by over 470,000 people on Instagram, has shared the devastating news of her two-year-old son Enzo’s drowning at a hotel pool earlier this month. The tragedy occurred while the family was staying at a hotel to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Yong recounted the harrowing details on Instagram, explaining that after a family nap, they awoke to find Enzo missing. “We woke up and he wasn’t there … and saw that the originally locked door of the indoor pool had been opened,” she wrote. The situation quickly escalated from confusion to horror when Yong discovered her son floating in the pool.
Despite her immediate efforts to revive him through CPR, Enzo was unresponsive. “We rushed to the hotel lobby with the baby and asked the hotel staff to help call an ambulance and help do first aid until the ambulance arrived,” she continued. At the hospital, medical staff managed to get Enzo’s heart beating again, but he remained in a coma, reports TODAY.
In a subsequent post, Yong revealed that Enzo was in intensive care and implored her followers to pray for his recovery. “I would explain what happened when he woke,” she hoped. Sadly, the update that followed conveyed the dire outcome; Enzo had fought hard but eventually passed away when his heart stopped the previous afternoon.
The loss has led to an outpouring of support from Yong’s followers, with many sharing their condolences and sympathy over the tragic incident. Tributes filled the comments section as devastated parents posted memories, videos, and photos of Enzo to honor his short life. One user empathetically commented, “I have a 2-year-old boy too. This is too heartbreaking to see.
May your little champ rest in peace 😭.” Another added, “Heartbroken to see this, rest in peace little one❤️ sending our love to you and your family.” Yong and her husband, who also managed an Instagram account dedicated to Enzo that attracted over 100,000 followers, are grappling with their grief publicly.
“I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️,” wrote another follower, echoing the sentiments of many who feel connected to the family through their social media presence. This tragedy serves as a poignant reminder of the unforeseen dangers that can occur, even in seemingly safe environments, and has sparked discussions about pool safety and parental vigilance.