Little Bali girl, Kawa Sweeney, loses her battle after pool fall

THE family of Sydney three-year-old Kawa Sweeney, who was flown home to Australia after being found unconscious in a Bali pool, has ‘lost her battle’ her family have said.

Kawa Sweeney was pulled unconscious from a pool in Bali. Picture: Instagram

THE family of the Newport tot who was flown home to Australia after being found unconscious in a Bali pool will turn her life-support machines off today.

In a statement the family said they would say goodbye to Kawa Sweeney, 3, after being told by doctors there was nothing they could do.

“Unfortunately, despite all the hopes and prayers Kawa has lost her battle. Family are saying goodbye today,” it said.

Kawa Sweeney was found in the pool at the Sweeney family villa in Uluwatu

“We would like to thank everyone who has gone above and beyond in all of this.

“Thank you to Grant and Kelly, everyone who helped us in Bali, the medevac team, the doctors and the incredible nurses at Princess Margaret Hospital in the PICU who have been with us 24/7 since arriving in Perth.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported us with their thoughts, prayers, love and donations. “We are overwhelmed with your generosity and are grateful for all that you have given us in this difficult time

“If we can respect the family’s privacy as they process what has happened, they would be very appreciative. Thank you.”

Kawa is in hospital in Perth after an air ambulance appeal to fly her home.

As reported in the Manly Daily, Kawa’s parents Dee Tang and Desmond Sweeney were awaiting results of tests on Wednesday afternoon and were then given the devastating news she was brain dead.

Kawa’s dad, an artist, posted a picture of his daughter on his Instagram page on Wednesday, saying: “So much love for our little girl. This is Kawa at our favourite beach in Newport. Her special place.

“We are overwhelmed by your prayers, thoughts and well wishes. Your meditations are received.

“They are getting us through this difficult time. Thank you.”

Kawa Sweeney with dad Des. Picture: Instagram

Family friend Pearl Tan told the Manly Daily a medical report reveals a ­series of tests had been performed on Kawa but she was “unresponsive”.

“There’s a lot of disbelief, I guess, that this has happened,” Ms Tan said.

It has been reported an ambulance took 45 minutes to get to Ulawatu Surf Villas where the family were staying, and didn’t have oxygen, meaning she was without it for 75 minutes.

A Perth doctor tried to revive her at the scene, and managed to get her heart beating.

Donations for Kawa now top $80,000 on Go Fund Me.