A 4-year-old boy was accused of defecating in a public pool.

A 4-year-old boy was accused of defecating in a public pool, but instead of taking him out of the water, his mother cleaned him at the poolside using water from the pool. The incident sparked controversy and reportedly forced the pool to close for cleaning, with costs potentially reaching $100,000. Video shows the mother bringing the boy to the edge of the pool and having him stand with his back facing the water. She held him with one hand while repeatedly using pool water to clean him. At the time, other families and children were still swimming nearby. After staff learned what happened, all visitors were asked to leave and the pool was temporarily closed for deep cleaning and safety inspections. Reports said the pool required additional treatment, including replacing some of the water and completing safety checks before reopening the pool. Management later asked the mother to cover the cleaning and sanitation costs, which were reportedly as high as $100,000. The incident sparked online debate. Some believe the mother's actions put other swimmers at risk, while others say the full details still need to be confirmed. If you were swimming there at the time, would you stay in the pool or leave immediately?