A mother has shared her devastating experience after her two young children tragically drowned in a friend's pool while using scuba tanks. This heart-wrenching incident occurred when Suzie Dudas's children, Zale, aged nine, and Saxon, aged seven, went for a playdate after school. They were playing in the pool when they attempted to scuba dive, unaware of the grave danger they were in due to the helium-filled tanks they were using instead of oxygen.
During the playdate, a mix of helium and oxygen, commonly used by deep-sea divers, led to a fatal mistake. Suzie's ex-husband, a scuba diver, discovered the children unconscious at the bottom of the pool and immediately initiated CPR. Despite efforts to revive them, the children were pronounced dead four days later, leaving Suzie and their loved ones in a state of shock and grief.
In the wake of this tragedy, Suzie expressed her profound feelings of guilt and disbelief. "You can’t put into words the upset, the anger, and the disbelief," she said, reflecting on the moment she received the chilling call from her ex-husband. As she rushed to the hospital, she struggled to comprehend the severity of the situation, grappling with the heartbreaking reality that her children had suffered in such a manner.
As the community mourned the loss, Suzie is now advocating for a reopening of the investigation into the incident, seeking justice and answers. She has taken to social media, sharing her story under the hashtag @justiceforzaleandsaxon, hoping to bring awareness to the dangers associated with kids and scuba diving. The Florida State Attorney's Office has since stated that they would not be filing charges, stating that the law does not support criminal prosecution in this tragic case.
| Name | Age | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Zale Dudas | 9 | Victim of the drowning incident |
| Saxon Dudas | 7 | Victim of the drowning incident |
| Suzie Dudas | 46 | Mother of the victims |
