6-year-old Abigail Taylor, who had part of her intestinal tract damaged by the suction from a wading pool drain in 2007, died on March 20, 2008. She'd been experiencing complications after undergoing triple-organ transplant surgery in December 2007, including a cancerous condition brought on by the transplants.
Since the accident, the Taylor family has campaigned for improved safety regulations that would ensure all swimming pool drains meet anti-entrapment safety standards. Abigail Taylor's father Scott reportedly promised his daughter that he would get the legislation changed, and indeed many lawmakers have been moved to action by the Minnesota girl's story.
Fast Facts:
- Residence: Edina, Minnesota
- Accident occurred on June 29, 2007, in Minneapolis
- Liver, small intestine and pancreas replaced
- Surgery performed at the Nebraska Medical Center on December 17, 2007
- 16 follow-up procedures necessary
- Died: March 20, 2008
- Funeral: Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Minneapolis, March 26-27, 2008
- Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act passed in December '07
- Named after former Secretary of State James Baker's granddaughter, who was killed in a pool drain-related incident
- May 16, 2008 Govenor Tim Pawlenty signs into law The Abigail Taylor Pool and Spa Safety Act. This Act differs significantly from the Federal Act in that it mandates main drains and avoids elimination of suction entrapment
- June 19, 2008 US Consumer Product Safety Commission releases staff interpretations that includes option to build entrapment free pools by eliminating, reversing, or disabling main drains.
Abigail Taylor Memorials
Star-Tribune: Abigail Rose Taylor Obituaries
Legacy.com: Guest Book - Abigail Rose Taylor
Mazatlan Mexico Daily Photo: In Honor of Abigail Taylor, Age 6 (March 22, 2008)
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