If you were hanging around Deep Eddy Pool recently and noticed things get a little hectic, here's what went down. A child went missing — or at least, that's what it looked like for a tense stretch of time — prompting the kind of scramble that'll spike anyone's heart rate on a hot Austin afternoon.
Authorities responded quickly after the report came in, and fortunately, this one had a fast and happy resolution. The kiddo turned up safe and sound without much delay, and the beloved Clarksville swimming hole was back open and splashing along like nothing happened.
Austin PD confirmed the child was located and the facility resumed normal operations. No major drama in the end, though we're sure it felt like a lifetime for whoever was watching that kid.
Deep Eddy, for the uninitiated, is one of Austin's oldest and most iconic pools — a WPA-era gem that locals will fight you over come summer. It gets packed, it gets loud, and yeah, in a crowd that big, it's genuinely easy for a little one to wander off for a minute. Most parents at any busy pool know that stomach-drop feeling.
Anyway, all's well that ends well on this one. If you've got little ones in tow this summer, Deep Eddy is still the move — just maybe keep a closer eye on the crew when things get crowded. Stay cool out there, Austin.