One common element is equipment failure. For example, a broken ladder can leave a swimmer stranded in the pool with no easy way out. Another is water quality issues, like when the pH balance is off and causes harm to swimmers.
Lack of proper supervision is often seen. In many horror stories, there is no lifeguard around when something bad happens. Also, hidden structural problems in the pool can be a factor. For instance, if there are loose tiles or a weak bottom, it can lead to dangerous situations. There was this one story where a person cut their foot on a loose tile and bled a lot in the pool, which was quite horrifying.
People not following safety rules also plays a part. You might have a story where someone runs around the pool, slips, and hits their head. And sometimes, there are unexpected objects in the pool. I heard of a pool where a sharp piece of metal from a broken railing was in the water and a swimmer got scratched by it. These elements together can create some truly scary pool - related situations.
Equipment failures are often seen. For example, pool lights going out suddenly during the party, leaving everyone in the dark in the water. It's really spooky not being able to see what's around you in the pool. Another thing could be the pool ladder breaking, trapping people in the pool.
One horror story could be a person almost drowning because the lifeguard was distracted. There was a pool party and the lifeguard was chatting with someone instead of watching the pool. A child slipped into the deep end unnoticed and started to struggle. Luckily, a guest who knew CPR was able to save the child just in time.
One horror story is about a pool that had a hidden underwater current due to a faulty pump system. A swimmer got caught in it and struggled to reach the surface. It was terrifying as people around didn't realize what was happening at first.
A typical lottery pool horror story is miscommunication. For example, someone thought they were part of the pool but actually weren't on the official list. When the pool wins, this person claims they should get a share but the others disagree. Also, there are cases where the winning ticket gets lost. Imagine all that excitement of winning turns into despair because the physical ticket can't be found among the group. It's a nightmare situation for everyone involved in the lottery pool.
The sense of isolation can be really scary. When you're in a pool, especially if it's a large one or you're alone, and something strange happens, it gives you a feeling of being trapped. In the case of the man who was grabbed in the hotel pool while doing laps, he was all by himself and had to deal with that sudden and unexplained fear on his own.
One common element is strange apparitions. For example, seeing a figure in the middle of the road that vanishes suddenly like in many stories. Another is unexplained noises, such as radios playing static or strange sounds coming from outside the vehicle. Also, a feeling of being followed or watched, like the truck driver who felt the shadowy figure was chasing him.
I've heard of an Uber Pool horror story where the driver took a really long detour to pick up another passenger. It added a lot of extra time to the journey of the initial passengers. And not only that, but the new passenger who got in was also in a bad mood and started arguing with the driver about the route. It made the whole atmosphere in the car very tense and unpleasant.
One horror story is about a swimmer who saw a large snake in the pool. It was slithering along the edge and he panicked. Another is a girl who felt something grab her ankle while she was underwater but when she surfaced, there was nothing visible. And there was also a case where a man found a large, dead rat floating in the pool, which was really disgusting.
One horror story could be about getting caught in a strong undertow in the wave pool. I knew a person who was tossed around violently by the waves and felt like they couldn't reach the surface. It was really terrifying for them as they were gasping for air and panicking.
One horror story is about a child getting their hair or limb stuck in a pool drain. The powerful suction can cause serious injury. For example, a little girl's long hair got wrapped around the drain and she was trapped underwater until someone noticed and turned off the pump.