8-year-old girl resuscitated in Sint-Niklaas provincial domain
Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- An 8-year-old girl was pulled from the water at the provincial domain De Ster in Sint-Niklaas and resuscitated.
- Bystanders noticed the girl was in distress in the swimming pond and alerted lifeguards.
- The girl, a local resident, was able to breathe on her own by the time she was taken to the hospital for further checks.
An 8-year-old girl required resuscitation after being pulled from a swimming pond at the De Ster provincial domain in Sint-Niklaas. The incident occurred when bystanders noticed the child was in trouble while playing in the water.
Lifeguards quickly responded to the alarm, retrieving the girl from the pond and initiating CPR. Fortunately, she began breathing independently shortly after the rescue efforts began.
The child, who resides in Sint-Niklaas, was subsequently transported to the hospital for precautionary medical evaluation. While the immediate danger has passed, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of water safety.
Authorities have confirmed the girl's condition improved, and she was able to breathe on her own en route to the hospital. The event highlights the critical role of quick intervention by lifeguards and attentive bystanders in preventing tragedies.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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