Child Injured at Park Lakes Elementary
A 10-year-old special education student at Park Lakes Elementary in Humble ISD was hospitalized with second-degree burns after going down a playground slide during recess.
Mother Shares Concerns
The girl’s mother, Teresa Moncada, told our news partner ABC13 Houston that her daughter Savanah, who has spina bifida, went down the slide three times before realizing the pain.
“I’m a strong mom, but I broke down after seeing that,” Moncada said. Doctors later confirmed the burns at the emergency room.
District Responds
Humble ISD confirmed it is investigating the incident. In a statement, the district said staff noticed marks on the student’s skin, and the nurse advised immediate medical care. Officials are reviewing video and interviewing staff to determine what happened.
Parents Call for Awareness
Savanah’s father, Leo Lemus, urged changes to prevent similar injuries, noting that playground equipment can become dangerously hot in high temperatures. Moncada added that teachers should be more alert to the needs of children with disabilities and that parents should consider clothing choices on hot days.
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