August 21st 2024.
In 2022, a young man of 18 years found himself in a precarious situation. He had decided to participate in a "pool squatting" challenge, which involved illegally accessing someone else's pool in Toulouse, France. Little did he know, this impulsive decision would lead to life-changing consequences.
As he dove into the pool, he ended up breaking his back and becoming paralyzed. The man who owned the property was now facing a lawsuit from the teenager, claiming negligence on their part. According to French lawyer Fabien Gaillard, property owners are responsible for any injuries that occur on their premises, even if the person was there illegally.
The owners of the property, however, maintain that they had warned the teenager to leave and had even put up signs indicating the depth of the pool. Alexandra, one of the owners, expressed her sympathy for the young man's situation but also pointed out that he had no business being there in the first place. She also mentioned that this was not the first time they had dealt with illegal pool users. In fact, ever since they had built the pool six years ago, they had to deal with trespassers every year.
According to a witness, Anthony, the teenager and his friends were acting recklessly before the accident, jumping around "like idiots." The residents of Toulouse also shared their frustrations with pool squatters. One resident, Patricia, revealed that her pool had been damaged by trespassers, costing her a significant amount of money to repair. Another resident shared a harrowing experience of being physically assaulted by a group of trespassers when he tried to make them leave.
It is evident that pool squatting has become a recurring issue in Toulouse, with little consequence for the trespassers. Despite the presence of security cameras, these individuals continue to break into private properties and put themselves at risk. It is a concerning situation that needs to be addressed, not only to protect the property owners but also to prevent further injuries to those who engage in these dangerous activities.
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