Despite allegations that the lifeguard was not available at the time of the incident, Joseph Khoury, owner of the Holiday Beach Motel claimed to Gulf News that the lifeguard had been by the pool all the time.

“The lifeguard was there during the incident and as soon as he saw them drowning, he jumped in to help.

“The lifeguard did all he could but it was too late for the maids.

“For the past 18 years we have not had any drowning incidents, the lifeguard was always there and in this case I blame the child’s guardians, how can you leave your three-year-old child go to the pool with two maids that can’t even swim?

“The kid’s parents should have been more attentive of their child.

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