A four-year-old girl drowned during a swimming lesson at a private nursery in turkey, sparking outrage over alleged safety failings and questions about the qualifications of an expert panel investigating the tragedy. Berra Dizi died at the nursery in Istanbul on April 17, 2024, during a lesson reportedly conducted without a qualified lifeguard present.
The incident has ignited a firestorm of grief and accusations, with the girl’s parents and other families alleging systemic negligence at the nursery and disputing findings that place partial blame on them. The case underscores the critical need for stringent safety regulations and qualified supervision at childcare facilities offering aquatic activities,especially as families increasingly seek early swimming instruction for their children. An inquiry is ongoing, and the nursery remains open, prompting calls for its immediate closure and a thorough review of its operating permits.
Berra’s parents, Ismail Dizi and Moum Beyza Turan, were initially listed as “primarily at fault” for not providing a complete medical history, a claim they vehemently deny as unfair. Ismail Dizi criticized the expert panel, stating that two of its members were mechanical engineers unqualified to offer medical opinions and should have focused on assessing safety deficiencies.
Moum beyza Turan stated that parents were instructed not to send their children with arm floats on the day of the incident and believes her daughter might still be alive had proper safety protocols been in place. “She said the nursery remains open despite the ongoing investigation and vowed to keep fighting for justice for her daughter.”
Reports indicate the nursery lacked necessary permits and adequate safety equipment,raising concerns about whether it should have been permitted to operate a swimming pool. The investigation continues as families demand accountability and a commitment to preventing similar tragedies.
