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.
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.
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.
One horror story could be that during a pool party, a large snake slithered into the pool. People were screaming and trying to get out as fast as they could. It was a terrifying moment as no one expected a snake in the pool.
To avoid lottery pool horror stories, first, have clear written rules. This should include how the winnings will be split, who can be in the pool, and what happens in case of various scenarios like a member leaving or dying. Second, appoint a reliable person to buy the tickets. This person should be organized and trustworthy. Third, keep good records. Have a list of who contributed and how much, and keep copies of the lottery tickets if possible.
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.
A pool party horror story was when a large amount of chemicals got accidentally dumped into the pool. People were already in the pool when it happened. Their skin started to burn and their eyes were irritated. Everyone had to be rushed out of the pool and treated for chemical burns. It was a very scary situation.