Two young girls who rescued a young boy from drowning were recognized for their efforts. The incident occurred in a Lachine pool.
Two 11-year old girls were given medals at Sun Youth as part of the organizations’ Good Samaritan program to recognize their efforts. The pair were also given new bikes and helmets as well as gift certificates at a movie theater and store.
The pair were playing in the Lachine public pool when another girl asked them to help her brother, who was underwater and unable to surface. One girl dove in and found the boy unresponsive. She brought him to the surface and the other girl helped get him to the edge of the pool where the lifeguards and bystanders helped pull him out and started CPR.
Why first aid training is important?
Enrolling in first aid and CPR course is a good investment. The skills and knowledge you will learn are invaluable during accidents involve minor injuries or emergencies where a life is on the line.
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Learn how to help those in need by enrolling in first aid and CPR course and for more information, check out these sources:
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/drowning-in-children#1
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-for-children