From Trussville Tribune staff reports
A 78-year-old Trussville man drowned in his home pool Saturday afternoon despite area emergency technician’s efforts to revive him.
William “Bill” Godwin age 78, a resident of Acrilane Drive, which is located in the Echo Hills subdivision of Trussville, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Trussville police officers found Goodwin unresponsive near the rear of his home while responding to an emergency call made just before 1 p.m.
Police officer Robert Antonio entered the pool. He along with officer Brett Deloach pulled the victim from the pool. Both administered CPR in an effort to revive Goodwin until officials from Trussville Fire & Rescue arrived on scene.
Godwin’s death was pronounced at approximately 1:20 p.m.
Family members say Godwin was relaxing on a float in the pool before the accident occurred.
Trussville Police Detective Michael Bruce said no foul play is suspected in Godwin’s death.
9 Comments
Lynne Easter Barden
Praying for his family. I’m so sorry for loss
Vicki Jordan Hardin
praying for his family,so sad
Diane Byrd Wyatt
Prayers
Tina Harrison Houser
The Trussville Tribune this needs to be removed. This whole article is wrong.
Georgie Rowan Allen
Prayers for the family! Not sure how they feel about it being put out for social media
Trisha Ann Pyle
This was my grandfather can you please take this down
Trisha Ann Pyle
Please take it down!
Katherine Harris
It is HORRENDOUS that this is being posted on social media. There is absolutely NO NEED for this to be shared with the public. I am disgusted by Trussville Tribune. Some class and tactfulness is desperately needed.
Sarah McCown
So so sorry Trisha Ann Pyle!!!